CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Methodist Hospital Atascosa

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,559
Cash Discount Price: $9,694
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Methodist Hospital Atascosa is $2,559. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,694. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,694

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,559

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: $9,694 (1736%)

Insurance Median: $2,559 (458%)

Cash: $9,694 (1736% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,559 (458% 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$336 - $2,886	60%
Superior Health	$480 - $489	86%
Community First Health Plans	$1,153 - $2,641	207%
Imperial Insurance	$1,825 - $1,859	327%
Oscar	$1,921 - $1,957	344%
United	$2,363 - $4,402	423%
Aetna	$2,536 - $4,892	454%
Cigna	$2,805 - $3,786	502%
Focus Health Solutions	$2,882 - $2,935	516%
Healthcare Highways	$2,958 - $3,013	530%
Valenz	$3,362 - $3,424	602%
Evry Health	$3,535 - $3,600	633%
Curative Administrators	$3,842 - $3,913	688%
First Health	$4,236 - $4,314	759%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$5,283 - $5,381	946%
Multiplan	$7,204 - $8,316	1290%
Triwest Health Alliance	$7,204 - $7,337	1290%

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 $9,694.
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 Hospital Atascosa 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.