CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $548
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,358
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $548. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,358. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,358

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$548

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: $1,358 (243%)
Insurance Median: $548 (98%)
Cash: $1,358 (243% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $548 (98% 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
Molina $54 - $593 10%
Parkland $54 - $549 10%
UnitedHealthcare $54 - $2,743 10%
Wellpoint $54 - $576 10%
Aetna $62 - $1,850 11%
Superior $63 - $576 11%
Procare $66 - $548 12%
Ambetter / Centene $68 - $197 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $69 - $841 12%
Humana $69 - $570 12%
Coventry $130 - $2,656 23%
Healthfirst $130 - $2,135 23%
Quiktrip $148 - $2,393 27%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters $168 - $2,031 30%
United Options Nexus $191 - $810 34%
Phcs $202 - $3,081 36%
Rockwall County $204 - $2,659 37%
Cigna $211 - $2,798 38%
Galaxy Health Network $263 - $3,343 47%
Multiplan $263 - $3,305 47%
Healthsmart $310 - $3,153 56%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals