CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: University of California Davis Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $23
Cash Discount Price: $277
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at University of California Davis Medical Center is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $277. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2315 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$277

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$23

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: $277 (460%)

Insurance Median: $23 (38%)

Cash: $277 (460% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $23 (38% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Adventist	$7	12%
Generic	$7	12%
Healthnet	$7 - $234	12%
Dignity/Chw	$8	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $77	38%
Carpenters H&W	$23	38%
Cement Masons Trust Fund	$23	38%
Delta	$23	38%
Healthcomp	$23	38%
Ironworkers	$23	38%
Joint Benefit Trust	$23	38%
Laborers Health And Welfare	$23	38%
Operating Engrs Health Welfare	$23	38%
Sierra Pacific Industries	$23	38%
Western Growers	$23	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $410	131%
Blue Shield Senior	$80	133%
Healthnet Senior	$81	134%
San Joaquin Health Plan Gmc	$84	139%

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 $277.
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 University of California Davis 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.