CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: University Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $476
Cash Discount Price: $2,037
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at University Hospital and Medical Center is $476. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,037. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 7.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7201 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,037

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$476

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: $2,037 (3380%)

Insurance Median: $476 (790%)

Cash: $2,037 (3380% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $476 (790% 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 790% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 690%). 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
Corvel Corporation	$15 - $272	25%
Careworks (Rockport)	$16 - $278	27%
Prime Health	$16 - $278	27%
Freedom Health	$175 - $326	290%
Optimum	$175	290%
Avmed	$265 - $1,018	440%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$265	440%
Simply Healthcare	$275	456%
Oscar	$326	541%
Amerihealth Caritas	$346	574%
Molina	$387 - $550	642%
Cigna	$428	710%
Humana	$428 - $692	710%
Health Sun Health Plan	$434	720%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$468	777%
United Ppo	$483	801%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$538	893%
Aetna	$611	1014%
United	$917	1521%
Plotkin Health	$1,018	1689%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,018	1689%
Medica Healthcare	$1,181	1960%
Multiplan	$1,528 - $1,731	2535%
Evernorth Bh	$1,629	2703%

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 $2,037.
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 University Hospital and 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.