CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Fort Duncan Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $238
Cash Discount Price: $280
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Fort Duncan Medical Center is $238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $280. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 N Foster Maldonado Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$280

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$238

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: $280 (465%)

Insurance Median: $238 (395%)

Cash: $280 (465% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $238 (395% 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 395% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 295%). 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
Driscoll	$89 - $108	148%
Molina	$91 - $110	151%
United_Healthcare	$91 - $287	151%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Tx	$145 - $177	241%
Superior	$196 - $238	325%
Eagle_Pass_Isd	$248 - $301	411%
Cigna	$361 - $439	599%
Aetna	$455 - $554	755%
Healthsmart	$547 - $666	908%
Multiplan	$547 - $666	908%

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 $280.
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 Fort Duncan 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.