CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at College Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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: $29 (189%)
Insurance Median: $20 (130%)
Cash: $29 (189% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $20 (130% 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.

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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
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $12 - $29 78%
Imperial Health Plan $12 78%
Aetna $15 - $23 98%
Altamed $15 - $29 98%
Benevolence Healthcare $15 - $29 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $2,969 98%
Blue Shield $15 - $29 98%
Brand New Day $15 - $29 98%
Care First $15 - $29 98%
Caremore $15 98%
Central Health Plan $15 98%
Easy Choice $15 98%
Health Net $15 - $29 98%
Heritage Provider Network $15 - $29 98%
Kaiser $15 - $29 98%
La Care $15 - $34 98%
Molina Healthcare $15 - $29 98%
Prospect $15 98%
Synermed $15 - $29 98%
Davita Healthplan $20 130%
Healthcare Partners $20 130%
Value Options $20 130%
Three Rivers Provider Network $21 137%
Cigna $23 150%
Multiplan $33 215%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals