CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93000
  • Insurance Median: $78
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Memorial Medical Center is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 5.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$78

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: $68 (443%)
Insurance Median: $78 (508%)
Cash: $68 (443% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $78 (508% 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 508% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 408%). 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
Aetna $12 78%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $15 98%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $15 98%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $15 98%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $15 98%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $15 98%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $97 98%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $15 98%
Universal American Snp $16 104%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $19 124%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $19 124%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $22 143%
Ambetter / Centene $31 202%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $32 208%
Cigna $32 208%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $63 410%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $68 443%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $73 - $78 475%
Humana $78 508%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $82 534%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $82 534%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $82 534%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $82 534%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $82 534%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $82 534%
Usa Mso - All Plans $82 534%
Amerigroup Chip $97 632%
Amerigroup Star $97 632%
Amerigroup Star Kids $97 632%
Amerigroup Star Plus $97 632%
Comm Health Chip $97 632%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $97 632%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $97 632%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $97 632%
Superior Chip/Star $97 632%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $97 632%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $102 664%
Comm Health Star $102 664%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals