CMS Price Transparency Data

Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 93005 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93005
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $349
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $349. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $60.27, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$349

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

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: $349 (579%)

Insurance Median: $80 (133%)

Cash: $349 (579% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (133% 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.

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
Aetna	$5 - $57	8%
Curative	$43	71%
Ambetter / Centene	$57	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $62	95%
Christus Health Plan	$57	95%
Christus Spohn Health Network	$57 - $209	95%
Cigna	$57	95%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$57	95%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas	$57	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$57	95%
Wellcare Complete	$57	95%
Wellmed	$57	95%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$57	95%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$60	100%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$69 - $262	114%
Prime Health Services	$75 - $297	124%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$86	143%
Sana Benefits	$86	143%
Healthcare Highways	$192	319%
America'S Choice Provider Network	$244	405%
Provider Network Of America	$262	435%
Quik Trip	$262	435%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$262	435%
Multiplan/Phcs	$279	463%

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 $349.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi 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.