CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Marinhealth Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $437
Cash Discount Price: $450
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Marinhealth Medical Center is $437. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $450. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 7.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$450

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$437

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$60.27

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $60.27 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $450 (747%)

Insurance Median: $437 (725%)

Cash: $450 (747% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $437 (725% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $60.27 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 725% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 625%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23	38%
Aetna	$83	138%
Brown And Tolan	$83	138%
Healthnet Tailored Network	$83	138%
Kaiser	$83	138%
Marin Cancer Care	$83	138%
Ca Prison Health Care Services	$133	221%
Healthnet Enhancedcare	$216	358%
Provider Network Of America	$395	655%
Canopy	$479	795%
Canopy Hill Physicians	$479	795%
Blue Shield Cpic/Epo	$494	820%
Providers Network Of America	$525	871%
Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo	$549	911%
Hills Blue Shield Hmo/Ppo	$549	911%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo	$555	921%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo Hill Physicians	$555	921%
Blue Shield Aco	$569	944%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,330	3866%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $450.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Marinhealth Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.