CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,133
Cash Discount Price: $3,737
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $2,133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,737. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,737

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,133

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: $3,737 (669%)

Insurance Median: $2,133 (382%)

Cash: $3,737 (669% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,133 (382% 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 382% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 282%). 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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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
Beacon	$975 - $2,597	175%
Firstcare	$975 - $4,722	175%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$975 - $1,974	175%
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$1,359 - $2,244	243%
Rightcare	$1,359 - $2,597	243%
United Community	$1,427 - $2,074	256%
Wellpoint	$1,427 - $2,074	256%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,468 - $5,312	263%
Molina	$1,503 - $2,184	269%
El Paso Health First	$1,787 - $2,597	320%
Superior Health	$1,787 - $2,597	320%
Tx Children Health	$1,787 - $2,597	320%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,787 - $5,017	320%
Aetna	$1,966 - $5,017	352%
S&W Health	$3,412 - $4,958	611%
Cigna	$3,453 - $5,017	619%
Healthscope	$3,453 - $5,017	619%
Imagine Health	$3,453 - $5,017	619%
Humana	$3,534 - $5,194	633%
Multiplan	$3,534 - $5,135	633%
First Health	$3,575 - $5,194	640%
Galaxy Health	$3,656 - $5,312	655%
Healthsmart	$3,656 - $5,312	655%
Usamco	$3,737 - $5,431	669%

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 $3,737.
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 Cook Childrens 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.