CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93005
  • Insurance Median: $211
  • Cash Discount Price: $211
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $211. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 3.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 W 45Th St, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$211

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$211

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: $211 (350%)
Insurance Median: $211 (350%)
Cash: $211 (350% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $211 (350% 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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
Aetna $144 - $278 239%
Ascension Personalized Care Cpd $144 - $278 239%
Ascension Smart Health Cpd $144 - $278 239%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $144 - $278 239%
Cigna $144 - $278 239%
Covenant Management Cpd $144 - $278 239%
Curative Health Cpd $144 - $278 239%
Devoted Health Mcr Adv $144 - $278 239%
Humana $144 - $278 239%
Medicare (plans) $144 - $278 239%
Oscar Health Plan Aca Exch Plan $144 - $278 239%
Sendero Health Plan Chap $144 - $278 239%
Sendero Health Plan Ideal Care $144 - $278 239%
Seton Health Plan-Smarthealth $144 - $278 239%
Superior Health Plan Cpg $144 - $278 239%
Triwest Cpg $144 - $278 239%
UnitedHealthcare $144 - $278 239%
Va Triwest Cpg $144 - $278 239%
Wellmed Allcare Mgg $144 - $278 239%
Wellmed Mgg $144 - $278 239%
Wellmed Tx Mgg $144 - $278 239%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 W 45Th St, Austin, TX 78751
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL