CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $493
Cash Discount Price: $1,062
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $493. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,062. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,062

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$493

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: $1,062 (190%)

Insurance Median: $493 (88%)

Cash: $1,062 (190% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $493 (88% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
United_Healthcare	$446	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$477 - $1,786	85%
Medicaid / KanCare	$477	85%
Aetna	$493 - $1,344	88%
Ambetter / Centene	$493	88%
Edhp	$493	88%
Humana	$493 - $1,959	88%
Mcr_United	$493	88%
Medicare (plans)	$493	88%
Sendero	$493	88%
Tricare	$493	88%
Triwest	$493	88%
Wellcare	$493	88%
90_Degree_Benefits	$740	133%
Cigna	$879	157%
Superior_Mcd	$1,356	243%
Scott_And_White	$1,658	297%
Multiplan	$1,959	351%
Beech_Street	$2,110	378%

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 $1,062.
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 The Hospital at Westlake 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.