CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Doctor's Center De San Juan

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $373
Cash Discount Price: $350
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Doctor's Center De San Juan is $373. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in Pda. 20 C/ San Rafael # 1395, Santurce, PR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$373

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: $350 (63%)

Insurance Median: $373 (67%)

Cash: $350 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $373 (67% 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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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
Mcs Life Insurance	$175	31%
Triple-S	$199	36%
International Medical Card	$300	54%
Humana	$373	67%
Plan De Salud Menonita	$390	70%
Mapfre	$400	72%
Medicare (plans)	$511	92%

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 $350.
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 Doctor's Center De San Juan 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.