CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $763
Cash Discount Price: $3,034
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at St Luke's Patients Medical Center is $763. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,034. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4600 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,034

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$763

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: $3,034 (543%)

Insurance Median: $763 (137%)

Cash: $3,034 (543% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $763 (137% 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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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
Cigna	$100 - $6,068	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$198 - $549	35%
Humana	$549	98%
Kelsey	$549	98%
Aetna	$560	100%
United	$560 - $1,176	100%
Amerivantage	$566	101%
Devoted	$588	105%
Scanhealth	$588	105%
Bright Health	$808	145%
Ambetter / Centene	$824	148%
Community Health Choice	$824	148%
Wellpoint	$824	148%
Coventry	$5,634	1009%
First Health	$5,634	1009%
Healthsmart	$6,068	1087%
Multiplan	$6,501	1165%

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 $3,034.
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 St Luke's Patients 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.