CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,127
Cash Discount Price: $821
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at UT Health East Texas Henderson Hospital is $2,127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $821. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Wilson Street, Henderson, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$821

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,127

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: $821 (147%)

Insurance Median: $2,127 (381%)

Cash: $821 (147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,127 (381% 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 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). 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	$1,199 - $2,127	215%
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$2,053	368%
Black Lung [6055]	$2,053	368%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$2,053	368%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$2,053	368%
Lucent Health [6000]	$2,053	368%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$2,053	368%
Web Tpa [2115]	$2,053 - $5,132	368%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,127	381%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,127	381%
Cigna	$4,582 - $5,419	821%
Aetna	$5,132	919%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$5,132	919%
Group Pension Admin [1450]	$5,419	971%
Humana	$5,419	971%
Phcs [1780]	$5,419	971%
Tml [1980]	$5,419	971%

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 $821.
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 Henderson 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.