CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,113
Cash Discount Price: $1,086
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Sweeny Community Hospital is $1,113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,086. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,086

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,113

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: $1,086 (195%)

Insurance Median: $1,113 (199%)

Cash: $1,086 (195% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,113 (199% 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.

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	$516 - $950	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$550 - $1,520	99%
Evercare Mcaid	$860 - $950	154%
Aetna	$997 - $1,520	179%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$997 - $1,102	179%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans	$997 - $1,102	179%
Coventry Mcr Adv	$997 - $1,102	179%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$997 - $1,102	179%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$997 - $1,102	179%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans	$997 - $1,102	179%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans	$1,007 - $1,113	180%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$1,007 - $1,113	180%
Cigna	$1,117 - $1,235	200%
Community Hlth Choice Star	$1,214 - $1,342	217%
Molina Mcaid	$1,214 - $1,342	217%
Superior Hp Mcaid	$1,214 - $1,342	217%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans	$1,214 - $1,342	217%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans	$1,214 - $1,342	217%
Beech Street - All Plans	$1,289 - $1,425	231%
Community Care Network - All Plans	$1,375 - $1,520	246%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$1,547 - $1,710	277%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,547 - $1,710	277%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$1,667 - $1,843	299%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$1,719 - $1,900	308%

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 $1,086.
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 Sweeny Community 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.