CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $555
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,048
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $555. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,048. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,048

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$555

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$558.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $558.25 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,048 (188%)
Insurance Median: $555 (99%)
Cash: $1,048 (188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $555 (99% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $558.25 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $85 - $1,886 15%
Wellpoint [1007] $396 - $1,924 71%
Aetna $416 - $2,021 75%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380] $416 75%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056] $416 - $2,021 75%
Superior Health Plan [1402] $416 75%
Molina [1382] $436 - $2,117 78%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801] $436 78%
Care Improvement Plus [1104] $547 98%
Procare Advantage [2104] $555 99%
Cigna $1,231 - $1,571 221%
Superior Healthplan [1383] $1,547 277%
Great West Healthcare [1037] $1,571 281%
UnitedHealthcare $1,747 313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals