CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Mc Camey Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $161
Cash Discount Price: $161
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Mc Camey Hospital is $161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 2.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$161

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: $161 (267%)

Insurance Median: $161 (267%)

Cash: $161 (267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $161 (267% 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 267% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 167%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 Healthplan	$56 - $73	93%
Firstcare Star	$69 - $112	114%
Capstar	$89	148%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$113 - $220	187%
Aetna	$122 - $207	202%
Humana	$122 - $195	202%
Multiplan	$122 - $161	202%
UnitedHealthcare	$122 - $200	202%
Wellpoint	$122 - $244	202%
Cigna	$148 - $195	246%
Three Rivers Provider	$157 - $207	260%
Galaxy	$166 - $220	275%
Healthsmart	$166 - $220	275%
Swhp Mco	$166 - $220	275%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $161.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mc Camey Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.