CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $201
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital is $201. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 409 Cottage Rd, Carthage, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$201

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: $80 (133%)

Insurance Median: $201 (333%)

Cash: $80 (133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $201 (333% 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 333% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 233%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$109 - $201	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$193	320%
Cigna	$193 - $506	320%
UnitedHealthcare	$193	320%
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$201	333%
Black Lung [6055]	$201	333%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$201	333%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$201	333%
Lucent Health [6000]	$201	333%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$201	333%
Web Tpa [2115]	$201 - $491	333%
Aetna	$491	815%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$491	815%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$506	840%
Humana	$506	840%
Phcs [1780]	$506	840%
Tml [1980]	$506	840%

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 $80.
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 UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital 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.