CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: North Austin Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $260
  • Cash Discount Price: $704
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at North Austin Medical Center is $260. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $704. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$704

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$260

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: $704 (1168%)
Insurance Median: $260 (431%)
Cash: $704 (1168% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $260 (431% 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 431% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 331%). 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
Amerigroup $18 30%
Superior Health Plan $35 - $120 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $128 - $316 212%
Oscar $135 - $151 224%
Moda $165 274%
United $175 - $317 290%
Covenant Management Systems $203 337%
Healthcare Highways $205 - $211 340%
Imo Med - Select Network $211 350%
Nomi Health $225 - $260 373%
Cigna $226 - $289 375%
Aetna $251 - $394 416%
Moda Health $253 - $260 420%
Evry Health $259 430%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $260 431%
Texas Workforce Commission $275 456%
Curative Administrators $282 468%
Harbor Health Team $282 468%
Averde Health $317 526%
UnitedHealthcare $317 526%
Comanche County $352 584%
National Choicecare $352 584%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $387 - $563 642%
Independent Medical Systems $387 642%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $387 642%
Prime Health $422 700%
First Health $440 - $500 730%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $458 760%
National Health Care $458 760%
Texas Municipal League $493 818%
Medcorp Southwest $528 876%
Rockport Healthcare Group $563 - $634 934%
Bce Emergis Corporation $634 1052%
Beech Street $634 1052%
Medical Control Network Solutions $634 1052%
Multiplan $634 1052%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX 78758
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals