CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $531
Cash Discount Price: $2,390
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is $531. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,390. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 W 38Th St, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,390

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$531

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: $2,390 (428%)

Insurance Median: $531 (95%)

Cash: $2,390 (428% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $531 (95% 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.

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
Champva	$142 - $204	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$232 - $562	42%
Tricare	$403 - $531	72%
Aarp Mc Wellmed	$521	93%
Sendero Chap	$526	94%
Addr Cancer Together	$531	95%
Aetna	$531 - $5,642	95%
Covid Hrsa	$531	95%
Cshcn Cidc	$531	95%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement	$531	95%
Humana	$531	95%
Medicare (plans)	$531	95%
Research Study	$531	95%
Smarthealth	$531	95%
Superior Allwell	$531	95%
Uhcpcip	$531	95%
Wellcare Med Advantage	$531	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$542	97%
Connected Senior Care	$547	98%
Pphp Mcr Advantage	$558	100%
Tx Independence Hp	$558	100%
Occunet	$744	133%
Sendero Idealcare	$930	167%
Ambetter / Centene	$956	171%
Seton Performance Plus	$1,109	199%
Cigna	$1,542	276%
Covenant Health	$3,850 - $5,642	690%

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 $2,390.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93306.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93306.
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.