CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: HCA Florida Capital Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $583
Cash Discount Price: $1,945
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at HCA Florida Capital Hospital is $583. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,945. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 9.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2626 Capital Medical Blvd, Tallahassee, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,945

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$583

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: $1,945 (3227%)

Insurance Median: $583 (967%)

Cash: $1,945 (3227% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $583 (967% 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 967% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 867%). 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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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 - $230	25%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$16 - $243	27%
Prime Health	$16 - $235	27%
Oscar	$253	420%
Simply	$299	496%
Simply Healthcare	$325	539%
Cigna	$338 - $807	561%
Molina Healthcare	$369 - $622	612%
Humana	$389	645%
United	$395 - $875	655%
Avmed	$467 - $972	775%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$496 - $10,204	823%
Aetna	$583	967%
Plotkin Health	$972	1613%
Prime Health Sheriff	$972	1613%
Multiplan	$1,517 - $1,653	2517%
Evernorth	$1,556	2582%
Evolutions Healthcare	$1,653	2743%
Ppo Next	$1,653	2743%
Novanet	$1,750	2904%
Beacon Health Options	$1,945	3227%

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 $1,945.
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 Capital 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.