CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $696
Cash Discount Price: $2,023
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is $696. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,023. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 11.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,023

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$696

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: $2,023 (3357%)

Insurance Median: $696 (1155%)

Cash: $2,023 (3357% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $696 (1155% 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 1155% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1055%). 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
Brand New Day	$9	15%
Gold Coast Health Plan	$9	15%
Blue Shield	$220 - $315	365%
Medcare Partners	$303	503%
Aetna	$358 - $2,023	594%
Cigna	$522	866%
Bright Health	$558	926%
United	$568	942%
Health Net	$823	1366%
First Health	$1,376 - $1,618	2283%
Choicecare Network	$1,416	2349%
Multiplan	$1,618 - $1,922	2685%
Ppo Next	$1,618	2685%
Interplan Corporation	$1,821	3021%
Ventura County Foundation	$1,821	3021%

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 $2,023.
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 Los Robles Hospital & 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.