CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $299
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at College Medical Center is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $299. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$299

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $299 (496%)
Insurance Median: $75 (124%)
Cash: $299 (496% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (124% 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.

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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
Aetna $14 - $75 23%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $16 - $75 27%
Benevolence Healthcare $16 - $75 27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $2,969 27%
Blue Shield $16 - $279 27%
Brand New Day $16 - $75 27%
Care First $16 - $75 27%
Health Net $16 - $259 27%
Heritage Provider Network $16 - $105 27%
Kaiser $16 - $239 27%
La Care $16 - $75 27%
Molina Healthcare $16 - $75 27%
Synermed $16 - $105 27%
Cigna $31 51%
Imperial Health Plan $60 100%
Altamed $75 124%
Caremore $75 124%
Central Health Plan $75 124%
Easy Choice $75 124%
Prospect $75 124%
Three Rivers Provider Network $101 168%
Davita Healthplan $199 330%
Healthcare Partners $199 330%
Value Options $199 330%
Multiplan $338 561%

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