CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $630
Cash Discount Price: $1,064
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $630. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,064. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,064

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$630

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: $1,064 (191%)

Insurance Median: $630 (113%)

Cash: $1,064 (191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $630 (113% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$110 - $518	20%
Curative	$388	70%
Ambetter / Centene	$518	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$518 - $559	93%
Christus Health Plan	$518	93%
Christus Spohn Health Network	$518 - $638	93%
Cigna	$518	93%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$518	93%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas	$518	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$518	93%
Wellcare Complete	$518	93%
Wellmed	$518	93%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$518	93%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$544	97%
Healthcare Highways	$585	105%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$621 - $798	111%
Prime Health Services	$673 - $906	121%
America'S Choice Provider Network	$745	133%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$777	139%
Sana Benefits	$777	139%
Provider Network Of America	$798	143%
Quik Trip	$798	143%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$798	143%
Multiplan/Phcs	$851	152%

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 $1,064.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi 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.