CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $130
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 7.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $130 (846%)

Insurance Median: $111 (723%)

Cash: $130 (846% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (723% 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 723% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 623%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$43 - $93	280%
Triwest	$45	293%
American Health Plan	$48	313%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $102	313%
Corvel	$48	313%
Healthspring	$48	313%
Prime Health Services	$48	313%
Procare Advantage	$48	313%
Superior Health Plan	$48	313%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$56	365%
Injury Management Organization	$56	365%
Sedgwick	$56	365%
Cigna	$111 - $130	723%
Midcoast	$119	775%
Quiktrip	$119	775%
UnitedHealthcare	$120	781%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$125	814%
Independent Medical System	$130	846%
Curative	$140	911%
Humana	$140 - $151	911%
First Health	$151	983%
Healthsmart	$151 - $162	983%
Private Health Care System	$162	1055%
Bluebell Creameries	$173	1126%
Three Rivers	$173	1126%
Aetna	$892	5807%

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 $130.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 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.