CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Dallas Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $546
  • Cash Discount Price: $546
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Dallas Medical Center is $546. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $546. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7 Medical Parkway, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$546

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$546

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: $546 (98%)
Insurance Median: $546 (98%)
Cash: $546 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $546 (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
Aetna $174 - $901 31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $449 - $627 80%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) $519 93%
Coastal Comp $530 - $597 95%
Care N Care Insurance Company $546 98%
Cigna $546 - $563 98%
Humana $546 98%
Medicare (plans) $546 98%
Superior Health Plan $546 - $710 98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $546 - $901 98%
Texas First Hp $546 98%
Tricare $546 98%
UnitedHealthcare $546 - $1,337 98%
Usa Senior Care Network $546 98%
Wellcare $546 98%
Wellmed $546 98%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $546 - $563 98%
Molina $574 - $847 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $574 103%
Imperial Insurance Company $579 104%
Injury Management Org $590 106%
American Health Plan $601 108%
Sedgwick $615 110%
Dol Office Worker Compensation $683 122%
Hi Card $683 122%
American Correction Healthcare $754 135%
Employer Direct Healthcare $765 137%
Corporate Remedies $819 147%
Naphcare $847 152%
Worker Compensation $1,092 196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7 Medical Parkway, Dallas, TX 75234
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals