CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $214
  • Cash Discount Price: $185
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Memorial Medical Center is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$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: $185 (33%)
Insurance Median: $214 (38%)
Cash: $185 (33% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $214 (38% 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
Ambetter / Centene $32 - $866 6%
Aetna $47 - $2,062 8%
Capstar Health Network-All Plans $60 - $2,062 11%
Cigna $60 - $1,933 11%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans $65 - $2,062 12%
Triwest Va Pccc-All Plans $65 - $707 12%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $66 - $722 12%
Care Improvement Plus - All Other Plans $66 - $722 12%
Care Improvement Plus Mcr $66 - $729 12%
Superior Allwell Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $66 - $722 12%
UnitedHealthcare $66 - $2,062 12%
Universal American Mcr-All Other Plans $66 - $722 12%
Prime Healthcare Services-All Plans $70 - $1,804 13%
Universal American Snp $70 - $758 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $75 - $339 13%
Humana $80 - $2,062 14%
Coventry First Hlth Hmo Ppo-All Other Plans $83 - $2,062 15%
Coventry First Hlth Mcr Adv $83 - $722 15%
Corvel Work Comp-All Plans $85 - $2,190 15%
Independent Med Sys Ppo-All Plans $85 - $2,190 15%
Multiplan Mcr Adv $85 - $722 15%
Multiplan Phcs Ppo-All Other Plans $85 - $2,190 15%
Provider Select Ppo-All Plans $85 - $2,190 15%
Three Rivers Ppo-All Plans $85 - $2,190 15%
Usa Mso - All Plans $85 - $2,190 15%
Galaxy Health Network-All Plans $96 - $2,190 17%
Amerigroup Chip $100 - $1,237 18%
Amerigroup Star $100 - $1,237 18%
Amerigroup Star Kids $100 - $1,237 18%
Amerigroup Star Plus $100 - $1,237 18%
Comm Health Chip $100 - $1,237 18%
Comm Health Perinatal-All Other Plans $100 - $1,237 18%
Molina Chip/Star-All Plans $100 - $1,237 18%
Scott & White Chip/Star-All Plans $100 - $1,237 18%
Superior Chip/Star $100 - $1,237 18%
Texas Childrens Hp - All Plans $100 - $1,237 18%
Comm Health Mcaid Hmo $105 - $1,299 19%
Comm Health Star $105 - $1,299 19%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals