CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $160
  • Cash Discount Price: $247
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $160. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $247. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$247

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$160

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: $247 (410%)
Insurance Median: $160 (265%)
Cash: $247 (410% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $160 (265% 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 265% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 165%). 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
El Paso First Health Plans $14 - $82 23%
Superior Health Plan $15 - $88 25%
Oscar $25 - $151 41%
Cigna $27 - $305 45%
Bienvivir Senior Health $42 - $250 70%
Healthcare Highways $47 - $282 78%
United $68 - $661 113%
Aetna $75 - $837 124%
Curative Administrators $98 - $587 163%
First Health $111 - $661 184%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $111 - $807 184%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $113 - $1,013 187%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $123 - $734 204%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $123 - $734 204%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $135 - $807 224%
Advantage Care Network $148 - $881 246%
El Paso First Health Plan $148 - $881 246%
Prime Health $148 - $881 246%
Texas Workforce Commission $155 - $925 257%
Multiplan $160 - $954 265%
Phcs $160 - $954 265%
Integrated Medical Systems $172 - $1,028 285%
Samsa $172 - $1,028 285%
Danmark - International Contract $184 - $1,101 305%
Galaxy Health Network $184 - $1,101 305%
Medcorp Southwest $197 - $1,174 327%
Usa Managed Care $202 - $1,395 335%
Affiliated Healthcare $209 - $1,248 347%
National Provider Network $221 - $1,321 367%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $243 - $414 403%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals