CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $185
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Sweeny Community Hospital is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $185 (307%)
Insurance Median: $183 (304%)
Cash: $185 (307% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (304% 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 304% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 204%). 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 Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $7 - $183 12%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $7 - $185 12%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $7 - $185 12%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $7 - $183 12%
Coventry Mcr Adv $7 - $183 12%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $7 - $183 12%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $7 - $183 12%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $253 12%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $7 - $183 12%
Amerigroup Mcaid $9 - $316 15%
Community Hlth Choice Star $9 - $223 15%
Evercare Mcaid $9 - $158 15%
Molina Mcaid $9 - $223 15%
Superior Hp Mcaid $9 - $223 15%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $9 - $223 15%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $9 - $223 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $90 - $158 149%
Aetna $174 - $253 289%
Cigna $195 - $206 324%
Beech Street - All Plans $225 - $237 373%
Community Care Network - All Plans $240 - $253 398%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $270 - $285 448%
Multiplan - All Plans $270 - $285 448%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $291 - $307 483%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals