CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $316
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Methodist Charlton Medical Center is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $316 (524%)
Insurance Median: $62 (103%)
Cash: $316 (524% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (103% 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 $10 - $61 17%
UnitedHealthcare $56 - $62 93%
Aetna $58 - $94 96%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $58 96%
Medicare (plans) $58 - $62 96%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $58 96%
Wellcare [7016] $58 96%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $61 101%
Cigna $61 - $107 101%
Globalhealth [1003] $61 101%
Humana $61 101%
Procare Advantage [7018] $61 101%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $61 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $63 105%
Coralvita [9216] $70 116%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $72 119%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $75 124%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $81 134%
Molina [3017] $84 139%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $90 149%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $93 154%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $96 159%
Allied National [2031] $96 159%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $96 159%
Ambetter / Centene $99 164%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $99 164%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $104 173%
Web Tpa [3049] $107 178%
Department Of Labor [8004] $116 192%
Evry Health [1013] $116 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $116 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $116 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $116 192%
Sana Benefits [3069] $116 192%
Velocity [3070] $116 192%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $145 241%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $145 241%
Dart Member Care [3039] $156 259%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $156 259%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $156 259%
Medicaid / KanCare $242 402%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals