CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mc Camey Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,205
Cash Discount Price: $1,370
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mc Camey Hospital is $1,205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,370. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,370

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,205

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: $1,370 (245%)

Insurance Median: $1,205 (216%)

Cash: $1,370 (245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,205 (216% 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$400 - $1,205	72%
Superior Healthplan	$548	98%
Firstcare Star	$677 - $840	121%
Capstar	$822 - $913	147%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,112 - $1,643	199%
Aetna	$1,205 - $1,552	216%
Humana	$1,205 - $1,461	216%
Multiplan	$1,205	216%
Wellpoint	$1,205 - $1,826	216%
Cigna	$1,461	262%
Three Rivers Provider	$1,552	278%
Galaxy	$1,643	294%
Healthsmart	$1,643	294%
Swhp Mco	$1,643	294%

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 $1,370.
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 Mc Camey Hospital 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.