CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Medical City Fort Worth

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,501
Cash Discount Price: $10,359
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Medical City Fort Worth is $3,501. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,359. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,359

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,501

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: $10,359 (1856%)

Insurance Median: $3,501 (627%)

Cash: $10,359 (1856% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,501 (627% 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 627% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 527%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$320 - $4,599	57%
Superior Health Plan	$725	130%
Humana	$932	167%
Cigna	$1,398 - $5,490	250%
Aetna	$1,689 - $6,102	303%
United	$1,948	349%
Oscar	$2,155	386%
Unicare	$2,279 - $10,359	408%
Healthcare Highways	$2,538 - $3,501	455%
Evry Health	$2,673	479%
Curative Administrators	$4,144	742%
City Of Mckinney	$4,662	835%
Fidelis Securecare	$4,662	835%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$5,180 - $7,459	928%
National Choicecare	$5,180	928%
Pc Texas Partners	$5,697	1021%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$5,697	1021%
Rockport Health Group	$5,697	1021%
Averde Health, Inc	$6,008	1076%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$7,251	1299%
Mega Life	$7,251	1299%
Multiplan Phcs	$7,251	1299%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$7,355	1318%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$7,769	1392%
Tcu Athletics	$8,287	1484%
Usa Managed Care	$8,287	1484%
Usc Health Services	$8,287	1484%
Galaxy Health Network	$8,805	1577%
UnitedHealthcare	$8,909	1596%
Independent Medical Systems	$10,359	1856%
National Healthcare Solutions	$10,359	1856%

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 $10,359.
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 City Fort Worth 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.