CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Stanford Health Care

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Stanford Health Care is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 3.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $62 (404%)

Insurance Median: $61 (397%)

Cash: $62 (404% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (397% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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 397% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 297%). 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.

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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
Beech St [10600]	$39	254%
Claritev [13400]	$39	254%
Kaiser Northern Ca [12900]	$39	254%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) [14200]	$39	254%
Health Plan Of San Mateo [31200]	$40 - $50	260%
Cigna	$42 - $50	273%
Healthnet Alt Payer [912100000]	$43	280%
Healthnet [12100]	$43	280%
UnitedHealthcare	$72	469%
Aetna	$77	501%
Blue Card (Out Of State) [40000]	$96	625%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96 - $118	625%
Shca Comm Intel [20300000]	$96	625%
American Specialty Health Plan Alt Payer [971000000]	$118	768%
Blue Card (Out Of State) - Blue Shield [40200]	$118	768%
Blue Shield Alt Payer [970000000]	$118	768%
Blue Shield [70000]	$118	768%
Psych Blue Shield Alt Payer [970000100]	$118	768%

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 $62.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Stanford Health Care is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
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.