CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $294
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,318
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Medical City Alliance is $294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 4.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$294

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: $1,318 (2187%)
Insurance Median: $294 (488%)
Cash: $1,318 (2187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $294 (488% 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 488% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 388%). 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
Humana $58 96%
Superior Health Plan $92 153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $130 - $585 216%
Aetna $178 - $958 295%
Cigna $178 - $492 295%
Oscar $274 455%
United $299 496%
Healthcare Highways $323 - $446 536%
Evry Health $340 564%
Curative Administrators $527 874%
Multiplan Phcs $923 1531%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $989 1641%
Independent Medical Systems $1,318 2187%
National Healthcare Solutions $1,318 2187%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals