CMS Price Transparency Data
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $789
- Cash Discount Price: $2,455
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Methodist Southlake Medical Center is $789. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,455. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 E State Highway 114, Southlake, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,455
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$789
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: $2,455 (440%)
Insurance Median: $789 (141%)
Cash: $2,455 (440% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $789 (141% 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.
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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 | $98 - $836 | 18% |
| Aetna | $317 - $2,872 | 57% |
| Web Tpa [3049] | $336 - $1,017 | 60% |
| Bind Benefits Inc [1004] | $496 | 89% |
| Definity Health [3006] | $496 | 89% |
| Freedom Life Insurance Company [2029] | $496 | 89% |
| Geha Federal [3066] | $496 | 89% |
| Tml Intergovernmental Employee Benefits [3050] | $496 | 89% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $496 - $1,434 | 89% |
| Champva [1000] | $524 - $755 | 94% |
| Tricare | $524 - $755 | 94% |
| Triwest Wps [8010] | $524 - $755 | 94% |
| Veterans Administration [9001] | $524 - $755 | 94% |
| Medicare (plans) | $550 - $836 | 99% |
| Ust Health Proof [1005] | $550 - $789 | 99% |
| Wellcare [7016] | $550 - $789 | 99% |
| American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] | $577 - $828 | 103% |
| Cigna | $577 - $1,017 | 103% |
| Globalhealth [1003] | $577 - $828 | 103% |
| Procare Advantage [7018] | $577 - $828 | 103% |
| Humana | $583 - $836 | 104% |
| Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] | $583 - $836 | 104% |
| Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] | $594 - $852 | 106% |
| Alternative Service Concepts [8005] | $687 | 123% |
| Oscar Insurance Company [2057] | $715 | 128% |
| Bright Healthcare [2222] | $770 | 138% |
| Molina [3017] | $797 | 143% |
| Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] | $852 | 153% |
| Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] | $880 - $1,262 | 158% |
| 90 Degree Benefit [3057] | $907 | 162% |
| Allied National [2031] | $907 | 162% |
| Entrust/90 Degree [2058] | $907 | 162% |
| Friday Health Plan [2061] | $935 | 167% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $940 | 168% |
| Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] | $990 | 177% |
| Department Of Labor [8004] | $1,100 | 197% |
| Evry Health [1013] | $1,100 | 197% |
| Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] | $1,100 | 197% |
| Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] | $1,100 | 197% |
| Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] | $1,100 | 197% |
| Sana Benefits [3069] | $1,100 | 197% |
| Tristar Risk Management [8006] | $1,100 | 197% |
| Velocity [3070] | $1,100 | 197% |
| Health Plans Inc [5017] | $1,375 | 246% |
| Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] | $1,375 | 246% |
| Dart Member Care [3039] | $1,484 | 266% |
| Healthscope Benefits [2052] | $1,484 | 266% |
| Healthscope Benefits [3063] | $1,484 | 266% |
| Scott & White Health Plan Trs [3062] | $2,627 - $2,872 | 471% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $4,859 - $6,449 | 870% |