CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,684
Cash Discount Price: $650
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital is $1,684. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $650. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 S Ragsdale, Jacksonville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$650

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,684

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: $650 (116%)

Insurance Median: $1,684 (302%)

Cash: $650 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,684 (302% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 302% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 202%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,144 - $1,684	205%
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$1,625	291%
Black Lung [6055]	$1,625	291%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$1,625	291%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$1,625	291%
Lucent Health [6000]	$1,625	291%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$1,625	291%
Web Tpa [2115]	$1,625	291%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,684	302%
Cigna	$1,684 - $4,161	302%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,684	302%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$4,161	745%
Humana	$4,161	745%
Phcs [1780]	$4,161	745%
Tml [1980]	$4,161	745%

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 $650.
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 UT Health East Texas Jacksonville 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.