CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $547
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos is $547. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$547

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%)
Insurance Median: $547 (98%)
Ins. Median: $547 (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.

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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 $331 - $569 59%
Allwell $531 95%
Christus Health $531 - $744 95%
Humana $531 - $1,036 95%
Triwest $531 95%
UnitedHealthcare $531 - $2,743 95%
Washington National $531 95%
Wellcare $531 95%
Aetna $542 97%
Cigna $547 98%
Provider Partners Health Plan $547 98%
Shared Health Insurance Company $558 100%
Amerigroup $574 103%
Devoted Health Plan $574 103%
Sendero $909 163%
Naphcare Inc. $1,063 190%
Healthcare Highways $1,344 241%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals