CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $162
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $162. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$162

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

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: $162 (269%)
Insurance Median: $81 (134%)
Cash: $162 (269% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (134% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $110 37%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 - $101 41%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $212 41%
Superior $26 - $88 43%
Self Pay $42 - $68 70%
Healthspring $58 96%
Humana $58 96%
Medicare (plans) $58 96%
Aetna $59 - $516 98%
Node Champva $59 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $59 98%
Node Triwest $59 98%
Node Va $59 98%
Tricare $59 98%
Veterans Eval Services $59 98%
American Health Mcr Adv $61 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $61 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $61 101%
Wellness Pointe $71 118%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $74 123%
Amerigroup $93 - $101 154%
Access Direct Platinum $101 168%
Node Brookshire Brothers $104 173%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $110 183%
Work Comp $119 197%
Texas Rehab Commission $175 - $190 290%
Nx Health Network $223 - $243 370%
Cigna $348 - $378 577%
Health Smart $384 - $531 637%
Gregg Co Detention Center $405 - $440 672%
Verity Health Net $405 - $440 672%
Multiplan $454 - $645 753%
Aim Administrators $524 - $569 869%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals