CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Medical City Green Oaks Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,877
Cash Discount Price: $4,795
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Medical City Green Oaks Hospital is $2,877. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,795. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7808 Clodus Fields Drive, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,795

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,877

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: $4,795 (859%)

Insurance Median: $2,877 (515%)

Cash: $4,795 (859% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,877 (515% 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 515% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 415%). 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
Superior Health Plan	$336	60%
Humana	$932 - $3,117	167%
Evry Health	$1,237	222%
Healthcare Highways	$1,621	290%
City Of Mckinney	$2,158	387%
Pc Texas Partners	$2,637	472%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$2,637	472%
Averde Health, Inc	$2,781	498%
Aetna	$2,877 - $3,381	515%
Magellan Bh	$2,877	515%
Value Options Behavioral Health	$2,877	515%
Usa Managed Care	$3,117	558%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$3,357	601%
Cigna	$3,836	687%
Compsych Corporation	$3,836	687%
Galaxy Health Network	$4,076	730%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$4,316	773%
Independent Medical Systems	$4,795	859%
National Healthcare Solutions	$4,795	859%

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 $4,795.
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 Green Oaks Hospital 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.