CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $189
Cash Discount Price: $205
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth is $189. 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 3.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$189

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: $189 (314%)

Cash: $205 (340% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $189 (314% 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 314% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 214%). 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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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	$44 - $62	73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $407	73%
Cook Childrens	$44	73%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $438	73%
Superior Wellcare	$47 - $65	78%
Molina	$48 - $62	80%
Aetna	$49 - $240	81%
American Health	$59	98%
Healthspring	$60	100%
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

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $205.
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 Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth 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.