CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Womans Hospital of Texas,The

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $2,398
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,671
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Womans Hospital of Texas,The is $2,398. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,671. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,671

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,398

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: $9,671 (1732%)
Insurance Median: $2,398 (430%)
Cash: $9,671 (1732% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,398 (430% 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 430% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 330%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $317 - $3,385 57%
Superior Health Plan $580 104%
Community Health Choice Mcd $1,257 225%
Humana $1,269 227%
Amerigroup $1,354 243%
Oscar $1,886 338%
Cigna $1,905 - $2,447 341%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $2,292 - $2,524 411%
United $2,350 - $4,352 421%
Healthcare Highways $2,466 442%
Evry Health $2,640 473%
Imagine Health $3,385 606%
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman) $3,385 606%
Christus (Usfhp) $3,868 693%
Curative Administrators $3,868 693%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $4,158 - $8,220 745%
Averde Health $4,352 780%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $4,352 780%
Coventry National First Health $5,155 923%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $5,319 953%
Rockport Workers Comp $5,319 953%
Independent Medical System $5,802 1039%
National Healthcare Solutions $5,802 1039%
Southwest Medical $5,802 1039%
Coastal Comp $6,286 1126%
Affiliated Ppo $7,253 1299%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $7,253 1299%
Multiplan $7,253 - $8,220 1299%
Physicians, Inc $8,220 1472%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 Fannin, Houston, TX 77054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals