CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,192
Cash Discount Price: $1,859
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F is $1,192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,859. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6100 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,859

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,192

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: $1,859 (333%)

Insurance Median: $1,192 (214%)

Cash: $1,859 (333% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,192 (214% 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 214% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 114%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$165 - $1,002	30%
Amerigroup	$254 - $577	45%
Cook Childrens	$254	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$254 - $1,192	45%
Superior Wellcare	$267 - $605	48%
Molina	$275 - $577	49%
Aetna	$280 - $2,172	50%
American Health	$550	99%
Healthspring	$561	100%
Humana	$572	102%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$746 - $1,892	134%
City Of Fort Worth	$1,457	261%
Cigna	$1,713 - $2,916	307%
Quick Trip	$1,859 - $1,952	333%
Phcs	$2,154 - $2,309	386%
Healthsmart	$2,324 - $2,603	416%
Multiplan	$2,696	483%
Galaxy	$2,727	488%
Usa	$2,727	488%

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 $1,859.
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 Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F 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.