CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $549
Cash Discount Price: $604
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital is $549. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $604. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 N Texas Avenue, Suite 1000, Webster, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$604

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$549

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: $604 (108%)

Insurance Median: $549 (98%)

Cash: $604 (108% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $549 (98% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$110 - $549	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$549 - $604	98%
Coventry Health Care - McR	$549	98%
Advantra Freedom	$549	98%
United Teachers Association	$549	98%
Wellcare	$549	98%
Devoted Health	$549	98%
Advantra Freedom McR Replace	$549	98%
Cigna	$549 - $4,210	98%
Kelsey-Seybold	$549	98%
Pffs	$549	98%
Gpa	$549	98%
Medicare (plans)	$549	98%
Texan Plus	$549	98%
Health Spring	$549	98%
Tricare	$549	98%
Kelseycare Advantage	$549	98%
Humana	$549 - $604	98%
Banker Life and Casualty	$549	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$549 - $604	98%
Unicare-McR Replacement	$549	98%
Aarp	$549	98%
Champva	$604	108%
Texas Health Spring	$604	108%
Other	$604	108%
Health Smart	$4,210	754%
American National Insurance	$4,210	754%

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 $604.
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 Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians 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.