CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Womans Hospital of Texas,The

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $261
  • Cash Discount Price: $746
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Womans Hospital of Texas,The is $261. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $746. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$746

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$261

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: $746 (1238%)
Insurance Median: $261 (433%)
Cash: $746 (1238% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $261 (433% 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 433% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 333%). 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
Superior Health Plan $45 - $47 75%
Humana $78 129%
Community Health Choice Mcd $97 - $102 161%
Amerigroup $104 - $110 173%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $129 - $275 214%
Oscar $145 - $153 241%
Cigna $147 - $199 244%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $176 - $205 292%
United $181 - $353 300%
Healthcare Highways $190 - $200 315%
Evry Health $203 - $214 337%
Imagine Health $261 - $275 433%
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman) $261 - $275 433%
Christus (Usfhp) $298 - $314 494%
Curative Administrators $298 - $314 494%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 498%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $320 - $667 531%
Averde Health $335 - $353 556%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $335 - $353 556%
Coventry National First Health $397 - $418 659%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $410 - $432 680%
Rockport Workers Comp $410 - $432 680%
Independent Medical System $447 - $471 742%
National Healthcare Solutions $447 - $471 742%
Southwest Medical $447 - $471 742%
Coastal Comp $484 - $510 803%
Affiliated Ppo $559 - $589 927%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $559 - $589 927%
Multiplan $559 - $667 927%
Physicians, Inc $633 - $667 1050%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals