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Heart & VeinsCommon

Cardiology Consultation

Code: 99204

Initial consultation with a cardiologist

cardiologistheart doctorcardiology visit

Best Cash Price

$150

at Heart Clinic of Austin

vs. St. David's Medical Center· CMS data

$723Save 79%

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Updated Feb 2026 · Source: provider website

Quick Facts

Code

99204

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Price Comparison

Real prices from Austin providers — sorted cheapest first.

Provider	Price	Verified
Best Heart Clinic of Austin	$150	—	View →
Cardiovascular Specialists of Texas	$200	—	View →
Austin Cardiac Clinic — Dr. Eric Tiblier, MD Central Austin (also Lakeway)	$200	—	View →
Austin Cardiac Care	$250	—	View →
Round Rock Cardiology	$250	—	View →
Austin Heart (St. David's) Central Austin	$300	—	View →
Heart Hospital of Austin	$300	—	View →
Ascension Texas Cardiovascular - Lamar	$300	—	View →

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What Austin hospitals charge for the same procedure (CPT 99204)

CMS Transparency Data

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You could save $573 (79%)

Heart Clinic of Austin charges $150 vs. St. David's Medical Center's cash rate of $723.

Heart Clinic of Austin$150

St. David's Medical Center$723

Hospital	Cash Price	Ins. Avg
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX · 2025	$648	$248
St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX · 2025	$723	$278

Hospital

Cash Price

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX · 2025

$648

St. David's Medical Center

Austin, TX · 2025

$723

📋 Source: CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule data & NewChoiceHealth.com Austin market data. Hospital cash prices reflect self-pay / uninsured rates. Insurance avg = typical negotiated rate. Data current as of 2025.