CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Medina Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $63
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Medina Regional Hospital is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 2.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $63 (410%)
Insurance Median: $38 (247%)
Cash: $63 (410% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (247% 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 247% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 147%). 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 $17 - $27 111%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $52 111%
Community First Health Plan $21 - $70 137%
Amerivantage $23 150%
Aetna $24 - $42 156%
Cigna $28 182%
Blue Advantage $35 228%
Curative $42 273%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $63 410%
Benefit Administrators $70 456%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX 78861
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals