CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $43
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Sweeny Community Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$15.36

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.36 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $43 (280%)

Insurance Median: $46 (299%)

Cash: $43 (280% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (299% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.36 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $36	137%
Evercare Mcaid	$36	234%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $57	247%
Aetna	$41 - $57	267%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$41	267%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans	$41	267%
Coventry Mcr Adv	$41	267%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$41	267%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$41	267%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans	$41	267%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans	$42	273%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$42	273%
Community Hlth Choice Star	$50	326%
Molina Mcaid	$50	326%
Superior Hp Mcaid	$50	326%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$50	326%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans	$50	326%
Beech Street - All Plans	$53	345%
Community Care Network - All Plans	$57	371%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$64	417%
Multiplan - All Plans	$64	417%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$69	449%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$71	462%

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 $43.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93000.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sweeny Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93000.
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.