CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Shannon Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,214
Cash Discount Price: $2,460
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Shannon Medical Center is $2,214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,460. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,460

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,214

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: $2,460 (441%)

Insurance Median: $2,214 (397%)

Cash: $2,460 (441% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,214 (397% 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 397% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 297%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$453 - $3,690	81%
Care Improvement	$515	92%
Humana	$515 - $3,936	92%
Wellmed	$515	92%
City Of San Angelo	$684	123%
Wellpoint	$695	124%
Scott & White	$824	148%
Insurance Management Services	$839	150%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$839	150%
Kempton Group	$1,030	185%
Pdh/Texas Trust	$1,030	185%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,107	198%
90 Degree Benefits	$1,287	231%
Caprock	$1,287	231%
Web Tpa	$2,214	397%
Aetna	$3,247	582%
Assurant Health	$3,247	582%
Cigna	$3,542	634%
First Health	$3,690	661%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,838	688%
Healthsmart	$4,379	784%

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 $2,460.
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 Shannon Medical Center 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.