CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $1,549
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,344
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Yoakum Community Hospital is $1,549. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,344. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,344

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,549

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: $1,344 (241%)
Insurance Median: $1,549 (277%)
Cash: $1,344 (241% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,549 (277% 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 277% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 177%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $312 - $1,547 56%
Humana $848 152%
Medicare (plans) $848 152%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $848 152%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $848 152%
Superior Mcr Advantage $848 152%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $848 152%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $848 152%
UnitedHealthcare $848 - $1,654 152%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $1,060 190%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $1,356 243%
Entrust - All Plans $1,441 258%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,503 - $2,067 269%
Amera-Net-All Plans $1,551 278%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $1,551 278%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $1,551 278%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $1,613 289%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $1,654 296%
Cigna $1,654 296%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $1,757 315%
Beech Street-All Plans $1,757 315%
Directcare America-All Plans $1,757 315%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $1,757 315%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $1,757 315%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $1,757 315%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $1,757 315%
Aetna $1,861 333%
Healthsmart Work Comp $1,861 333%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $1,861 333%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals