CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,008
Cash Discount Price: $1,720
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Medical Center Hospital is $1,008. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,720. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,720

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,008

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: $1,720 (308%)

Insurance Median: $1,008 (181%)

Cash: $1,720 (308% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,008 (181% 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
Corvel Wc	$157 - $349	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$187 - $1,155	33%
Health Select	$249 - $1,155	45%
Medicaid / KanCare	$368 - $386	66%
Superior Chips	$368	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$406 - $2,687	73%
Aetna	$515 - $1,773	92%
Humana	$515	92%
Novitas Solutions	$540	97%
Triwest Va Ccn	$540	97%
Care Improvement Plus	$549	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$567	102%
Wellcare By Allwell	$567	102%
Group Resources	$659	118%
Caprock	$1,075 - $1,290	193%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$1,075 - $1,612	193%
Workers Comp	$1,098	197%
90 Degree Benefits	$1,290	231%
Cigna	$1,327 - $1,360	238%
State Comptroller	$1,344	241%
Texas Mutual Wc	$1,773	318%
Geha	$1,830	328%
Firstcare	$1,881	337%

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 $1,720.
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 Medical Center Hospital 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.