CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $400
Cash Discount Price: $1,715
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is $400. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,715. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 6.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11750 Bird Rd, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,715

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$400

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: $1,715 (2846%)

Insurance Median: $400 (664%)

Cash: $1,715 (2846% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $400 (664% 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 664% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 564%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Corvel Corporation	$15 - $270	25%
Careworks (Rockport)	$16 - $276	27%
Prime Health	$16 - $276	27%
Freedom Health	$147 - $274	244%
Optimum	$147	244%
Avmed	$206 - $858	342%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$223	370%
Simply Healthcare	$232	385%
Oscar	$274	455%
Amerihealth Caritas	$292	484%
Molina	$326 - $463	541%
Cigna	$360	597%
Humana	$360 - $583	597%
Health Sun Health Plan	$365	606%
Aids Healthcare	$377 - $2,058	626%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$394	654%
United Ppo	$406	674%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$446	740%
Aetna	$514	853%
United	$772	1281%
Plotkin Health	$858	1424%
Prime Health Sherriff	$858	1424%
Medica Healthcare	$995	1651%
Multiplan	$1,286 - $1,458	2134%
Evernorth Bh	$1,372	2276%

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 $1,715.
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 Kendall 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.