CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $689
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,614
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $689. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,614. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,614

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$689

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: $1,614 (289%)
Insurance Median: $689 (123%)
Cash: $1,614 (289% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $689 (123% 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
Superior Health Plan $113 20%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 54%
United $339 - $726 61%
Aetna $345 - $684 62%
Texas Workforce Commission $387 69%
Healthcare Highways $412 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $421 - $790 75%
Oscar $439 79%
Cigna $523 - $689 94%
Averde Health $533 95%
Curative Administrators $646 116%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $694 - $1,372 124%
First Health $928 166%
National Healthcare Solutions $968 173%
Southwest Medical $968 173%
Coastal Comp $1,049 188%
Total E&P Mexico $1,049 188%
Affiliated Healthcare $1,097 197%
Mcm Maxcare $1,291 231%
Pronet Ppo $1,291 231%
Usa Managed Care $1,291 231%
Beech Street $1,452 260%
Humana $1,916 343%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals