CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $331
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $331. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$331

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $331 (549%)
Insurance Median: $77 (128%)
Cash: $331 (549% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (128% 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.

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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
Seaview $7 12%
Valley Care $9 - $138 15%
Medi-Cal $19 32%
Non Contracted $19 - $75 32%
Gold Coast Health Plan $28 - $193 46%
Medicaid / KanCare $28 - $193 46%
Tricare $72 119%
Aetna $75 - $106 124%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $75 - $229 124%
California Workers Compensation $75 124%
Medicare (plans) $75 - $77 124%
Wellcare Of California $75 124%
Alignment Health Plan $77 128%
Humana $77 128%
Scan Health Plan $77 128%
UnitedHealthcare $77 - $593 128%
Kaiser Commercial $80 133%
Blue Shield Epn $88 146%
Blue Shield Commercial $98 163%
Ventura County Health Care Plan $138 229%
Cigna $304 504%
Multiplan $331 549%
Health Net Commercial $552 916%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals