CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Freestone Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $680
Cash Discount Price: $1,042
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Freestone Medical Center is $680. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,042. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 125 Newman St, Fairfield, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,042

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$680

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: $1,042 (187%)

Insurance Median: $680 (122%)

Cash: $1,042 (187% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $680 (122% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$136 - $1,339	24%
Mcaid	$312	56%
Misc Mcaid Hmo	$312 - $446	56%
Superior Health Chip	$312	56%
Tx Childrens Mcaid	$312	56%
UnitedHealthcare	$312 - $446	56%
Amerigroup	$409 - $446	73%
Medicaid / KanCare	$416 - $687	75%
Rightcare S&W Mcaid	$416 - $446	75%
Superior Health Mcd	$416 - $687	75%
Gilsbar	$744 - $1,488	133%
Cigna	$893	160%
Misc Multiplan	$1,042	187%
Misc Multiplan Auto	$1,042	187%
Misc Multiplan Workcomp	$1,042	187%
Self Pay Gt 083123	$1,042	187%
Self Pay Lt 090123	$1,042	187%
Aetna	$1,190	213%
Aflac	$1,488	267%
Bankers Life	$1,488	267%
Fairview Nursing Home	$1,488	267%
Humana	$1,488	267%
Icare	$1,488	267%
Inmate Freestone Co	$1,488	267%
Misc Hospice	$1,488	267%
Miscellaneous	$1,488	267%
Miscellaneous Auto	$1,488	267%
Mutual Of Omaha	$1,488	267%
North American Med Empl	$1,488	267%
Standard Life Insurance	$1,488	267%
Tml	$1,488	267%
Zelis Healthcare	$1,488	267%

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 $1,042.
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 Freestone Medical Center 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.