CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $271
Cash Discount Price: $181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Glenn Medical Center is $271. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$271

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: $181 (300%)

Insurance Median: $271 (450%)

Cash: $181 (300% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $271 (450% 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 450% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 350%). 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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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
Medi-Cal	$24	40%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$26	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $241	149%
Humana	$118	196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$119 - $271	197%
Blue Shield Exch	$244	405%
Cigna	$256	425%
First Health - All Plans	$256	425%
Healthnet - All Plans	$256	425%
Beech Street - All Plans	$271	450%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$271	450%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$271	450%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$271	450%
Interplan - All Plans	$271	450%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$271	450%
Pponext - All Plans	$271	450%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$271	450%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$280	465%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$286	475%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$286	475%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$286	475%

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 $181.
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 Glenn 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.