CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Mountainview Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $459
Cash Discount Price: $2,048
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Mountainview Hospital is $459. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,048. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 7.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,048

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$459

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: $2,048 (3398%)

Insurance Median: $459 (762%)

Cash: $2,048 (3398% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $459 (762% 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 762% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 662%). 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
Community Care Health	$7	12%
Molina Healthcare	$7 - $8	12%
Sierra Hpn	$7	12%
Ambetter / Centene	$8 - $430	13%
Caresource	$8	13%
Aetna	$14	23%
United	$26 - $446	43%
Corvel	$52	86%
Olympus Medsave Usa	$55 - $1,536	91%
Health Services Coalition	$279	463%
Select Health	$442 - $472	733%
Cigna	$459	762%
Prominence Healthfirst	$614	1019%
Cmn Global	$860	1427%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$1,004 - $1,372	1666%
Hometown Health Providers	$1,024	1699%
Nv Health & Welfare Trust	$1,229	2039%
Multiplan	$1,290 - $1,495	2140%
First Health	$1,352 - $1,638	2243%
Medcare International	$1,536	2549%

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 $2,048.
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 Mountainview 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.