CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $754
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $754. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$754

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

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: $754 (1251%)

Insurance Median: $87 (144%)

Cash: $754 (1251% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (144% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Brown Toland	$9 - $87	15%
Sfhp	$10	17%
California Health & Wellness	$19	32%
Kaiser	$19 - $573	32%
Partnership Health Plan	$19	32%
Health Net	$23 - $8,406	38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $402	48%
Health Plan San Mateo	$30 - $87	50%
Aetna	$87	144%
Blue Shield Ca	$87	144%
Chinese Community	$87 - $490	144%
Connected Care	$87	144%
Humana	$87	144%
Mhn	$87	144%
United	$87 - $754	144%
Kentfield	$253	420%
Oscar	$286	475%
Magellan	$452	750%
Healthsmart	$528	876%
Multiplan	$626	1039%
Us Behavioral Health	$754	1251%

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 $754.
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 UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital 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.