CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,080
Cash Discount Price: $277
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is $1,080. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $277. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$277

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,080

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: $277 (50%)

Insurance Median: $1,080 (193%)

Cash: $277 (50% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,080 (193% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$189 - $2,968	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$481 - $2,049	86%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$498	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$498 - $1,080	89%
Aetna	$512 - $1,589	92%
Bell County Indigent Health Svc [3530]	$525	94%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$1,080	193%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$1,080	193%
Selecthealth [3740]	$1,080	193%
Web Tpa [2115]	$1,080 - $2,215	193%
First Health [1375]	$1,589	285%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$1,589	285%
Humana	$1,812 - $1,998	325%
First Care Commercial [1371]	$2,076	372%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$2,215	397%
Cigna	$2,398	430%

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 $277.
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 Seton Medical Center Harker Heights 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.