CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,443
Cash Discount Price: $3,194
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Dell Children's Medical Center is $1,443. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,194. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,194

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,443

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: $3,194 (572%)

Insurance Median: $1,443 (258%)

Cash: $3,194 (572% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,443 (258% 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 258% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 158%). 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
Champva	$142 - $204	25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$232 - $562	42%
Tricare	$403	72%
Seton Performance Plus	$1,109	199%
Aetna	$1,144 - $5,642	205%
Covenant Health	$1,443 - $5,642	258%
Cigna	$1,542	276%

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 $3,194.
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 Dell Children's 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.