CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $99
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $99. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$99

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $99 (645%)

Insurance Median: $31 (202%)

Cash: $99 (645% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (202% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). 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
Molina	$11 - $16	72%
Parkland	$11	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $44	72%
Wellpoint	$11 - $15	72%
Aetna	$13 - $85	85%
Superior	$13 - $15	85%
Ambetter / Centene	$14	91%
Procare	$14	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $156	98%
Humana	$15	98%
Healthfirst	$28	182%
Quiktrip	$31	202%
Coventry	$38	247%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters	$39	254%
United Options Nexus	$44	286%
Cigna	$61	397%
Phcs	$78	508%
Healthsmart	$90	586%
Rockwall County	$92	599%
Galaxy Health Network	$119	775%
Multiplan	$119	775%

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 $99.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
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.