CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham

Billing Code: 93000 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93000
Insurance Median: $122
Cash Discount Price: $143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.36, this hospital’s rate is 7.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$122

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: $143 (931%)

Insurance Median: $122 (794%)

Cash: $143 (931% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $122 (794% 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 794% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 694%). 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	$29 - $102	189%
Triwest	$31	202%
American Health Plan	$32	208%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $102	208%
Corvel	$32	208%
Healthspring	$32	208%
Prime Health Services	$32	208%
Procare Advantage	$32	208%
Superior Health Plan	$32	208%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$38	247%
Injury Management Organization	$38	247%
Sedgwick	$38	247%
Cigna	$122 - $143	794%
Midcoast	$131	853%
Quiktrip	$131	853%
UnitedHealthcare	$131	853%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$138	898%
Independent Medical System	$143	931%
Imagine Health	$149	970%
Curative	$155	1009%
First Health	$166	1081%
Healthsmart	$166 - $178	1081%
Humana	$166 - $190	1081%
Private Health Care System	$178	1159%
Bluebell Creameries	$214	1393%
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 $143.
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 Hospital Brenham 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.