CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Medical City Alliance

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,920
Cash Discount Price: $9,014
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Medical City Alliance is $1,920. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,014. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3101 North Tarrant Parkway, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,014

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,920

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: $9,014 (1615%)

Insurance Median: $1,920 (344%)

Cash: $9,014 (1615% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,920 (344% 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 344% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 244%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$320 - $4,002	57%
Superior Health Plan	$631	113%
Humana	$932	167%
Aetna	$1,217 - $6,553	218%
Cigna	$1,217 - $3,362	218%
Oscar	$1,875	336%
United	$2,046	367%
Healthcare Highways	$2,208 - $3,047	396%
Evry Health	$2,325	416%
Curative Administrators	$3,605	646%
Multiplan Phcs	$6,309	1130%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$6,760	1211%
Independent Medical Systems	$9,014	1615%
National Healthcare Solutions	$9,014	1615%

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 $9,014.
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 Alliance 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.