CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $174
  • Cash Discount Price: $205
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is $174. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$174

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: $205 (340%)
Insurance Median: $174 (289%)
Cash: $205 (340% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $174 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). 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
Amerigroup $34 - $62 56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $407 56%
Cook Childrens $34 56%
Parkland $34 56%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $438 56%
Superior Wellcare $36 - $65 60%
Molina $37 - $62 61%
Aetna $38 - $240 63%
American Health $59 98%
Healthspring $61 101%
Humana $62 103%
City Of Fort Worth $161 267%
Cigna $189 - $322 314%
Fort Worth Firefighters $202 - $209 335%
Quick Trip $205 - $216 340%
Phcs $238 - $255 395%
Healthsmart $257 - $287 426%
Multiplan $298 494%
Galaxy $301 499%
Usa $301 499%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals