CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $133
  • Cash Discount Price: $173
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Baptist Beaumont Hospital is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $173. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$173

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$133

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: $173 (287%)
Insurance Median: $133 (221%)
Cash: $173 (287% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $133 (221% 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 221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 121%). 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
Aetna $59 - $691 98%
Ameri-Plus Ppo-All Plans $59 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $59 - $119 98%
Cigna $59 - $576 98%
Superior Health Plan Mcr Adv $59 98%
Texan Plus-All Plans $59 98%
Superior Health Plan Comm - All Other Plans $68 113%
Texas Exchange Plans - All Plans $68 113%
Correctcare - All Plans $89 148%
Naphcare Inc - All Plans $89 148%
Texas School Health Benefits - All Plans $89 148%
Preferred Care Services - All Plans $101 168%
Americhoice - All Plans $133 221%
Amerigroup - All Plans $133 221%
Brookshire Brothers - All Plans $133 221%
Community Health Choice - All Plans $133 221%
Medicaid / KanCare $133 - $173 221%
Tchp Chips - All Plans $133 221%
Beacon Health - All Plans $153 254%
Signature Health - All Plans $415 689%
Central Healthcare Services - All Plans $664 1102%
Humana $664 - $802 1102%
Mhhnp-All Plans $664 1102%
Imagine Healthcare (Smartcare) - All Plans $730 1211%
Pponext - All Plans $863 1432%
Multiplan - All Plans $930 1543%
Phcs - All Plans $930 1543%
First Health - All Plans $996 1653%
Healthsmart - All Plans $996 1653%
Managed Healthcare Inc - All Plans $996 1653%
Blue Bell - All Plans $1,062 1762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals