CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Medical City Green Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $357
Cash Discount Price: $595
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Medical City Green Oaks Hospital is $357. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $595. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 5.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7808 Clodus Fields Drive, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$595

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$357

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: $595 (987%)

Insurance Median: $357 (592%)

Cash: $595 (987% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $357 (592% 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 592% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 492%). 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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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	$42	70%
Humana	$58 - $387	96%
Healthcare Highways	$146 - $201	242%
Evry Health	$153	254%
City Of Mckinney	$268	445%
Pc Texas Partners	$327	543%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$327	543%
Averde Health, Inc	$345	572%
Aetna	$357 - $419	592%
Magellan Bh	$357	592%
Value Options Behavioral Health	$357	592%
Usa Managed Care	$387	642%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$416	690%
Cigna	$476	790%
Compsych Corporation	$476	790%
Galaxy Health Network	$506	840%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$535	888%
Independent Medical Systems	$595	987%
National Healthcare Solutions	$595	987%

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 $595.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93005.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical City Green Oaks Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93005.
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.