CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $267
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,039
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Texas Orthopedic Hospital is $267. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,039. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,039

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$267

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: $1,039 (1724%)
Insurance Median: $267 (443%)
Cash: $1,039 (1724% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $267 (443% 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 443% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 343%). 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 $62 103%
Humana $78 129%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $129 - $364 214%
Community Health Choice Mcd $135 224%
Amerigroup $145 241%
Cigna $154 - $197 256%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $173 - $246 287%
United $197 - $468 327%
Oscar $203 337%
Aetna $215 - $356 357%
Texas Workforce Commission $249 413%
Healthcare Highways $265 440%
Evry Health $284 471%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 498%
Imagine Health $364 604%
Christus (Usfhp) $416 690%
Curative Administrators $416 690%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $447 - $883 742%
Averde Health $468 777%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $468 777%
Coventry National First Health $554 919%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $572 949%
Rockport Workers Comp $572 949%
Independent Medical System $624 1035%
National Healthcare Solutions $624 1035%
Southwest Medical $624 1035%
Coastal Comp $675 1120%
Multiplan $779 - $883 1293%
International Health Insurance $831 1379%
Physicians, Inc $883 1465%
Affiliated Ppo $935 1551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7401 South Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals