CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $174
Cash Discount Price: $1,289
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,289. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 38Th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,289

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$174

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: $1,289 (2139%)

Insurance Median: $174 (289%)

Cash: $1,289 (2139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $174 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). 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

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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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$3 - $120	5%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$4 - $183	7%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$4 - $183	7%
Avmed	$5 - $636	8%
Freedom Health Care	$5 - $198	8%
Optimum Healthcare	$5 - $198	8%
Simply Healthcare	$8 - $392	13%
Oscar	$9 - $382	15%
United	$10 - $1,145	17%
Cigna	$11 - $458	18%
Molina	$11 - $687	18%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$14 - $2,341	23%
Corvel Corporation	$15 - $251	25%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$15 - $251	25%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$15 - $649	25%
Prime Health	$16 - $257	27%
Humana	$17 - $712	28%
Aetna	$18 - $763	30%
Plotkin Health	$30 - $1,272	50%
Prime Health Sheriff	$30 - $1,272	50%
Multiplan	$45 - $2,163	75%

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 $1,289.
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 HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital 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.