CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,294
Cash Discount Price: $1,563
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is $1,294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,563. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3020 West Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,563

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,294

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: $1,563 (280%)

Insurance Median: $1,294 (232%)

Cash: $1,563 (280% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,294 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana	$727 - $2,157	130%
Group And Pension Administrators (Under Multiplan) (Primary)	$746 - $1,661	134%
Multiplan (Pchs)	$746 - $1,661	134%
Multiplan	$814 - $1,812	146%
Aetna	$969 - $2,157	174%
Ambetter / Centene	$969 - $2,157	174%
Amerigroup	$969 - $2,157	174%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$969 - $2,157	174%
Cigna	$969 - $2,157	174%
Friday Health Commercial (Ppo & Epo)	$969 - $2,157	174%
Healthcare Highways	$969 - $2,157	174%
Healthscope	$969 - $2,157	174%
Medicare (plans)	$969 - $2,157	174%
Molina Exchange	$969 - $2,157	174%
Oscar Healthcare	$969 - $2,157	174%
Scott & White Health Plan	$969 - $2,157	174%
Southwestern Health Resources (Paid Under United Hc)	$969 - $2,157	174%
Superior	$969 - $2,157	174%
Texas Plus (Universal American)(Includes Wellcare - Merged With Texan Plus Eff 1/1/19)	$969 - $2,157	174%
UnitedHealthcare	$969 - $2,157	174%
Wellmed	$969 - $2,157	174%

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 $1,563.
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 Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital 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.