CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $120
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $120 (199%)
Insurance Median: $55 (91%)
Cash: $120 (199% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (91% 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.

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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 $55 - $155 91%
Ambetter / Centene $55 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $229 91%
Edhp $55 91%
Humana $55 - $226 91%
Mcr_United $55 91%
Medicaid / KanCare $55 91%
Medicare (plans) $55 91%
Sendero $55 91%
Tricare $55 91%
Triwest $55 91%
Wellcare $55 91%
Cigna $73 121%
90_Degree_Benefits $82 136%
United_Healthcare $119 197%
Superior_Mcd $156 259%
Scott_And_White $191 317%
Multiplan $226 375%
Beech_Street $243 403%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX 78746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals