Amerigroup Echocardiogram Rates in San Antonio
Published Amerigroup negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 12 hospitals in San Antonio, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$203.52
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels
all plan types
Highest Rate
$1,369.65
Northeast Methodist Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
7x
across all plan types
Hospitals
12
with Amerigroup data
Amerigroup echocardiogram rates in San Antonio vary dramatically, with a 7x spread from $203.52 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa to $1,369.65 at Northeast Methodist Hospital. The median rate across 12 hospitals is $1,344.75, though lowest rates often reflect Medicaid rather than commercial plans.
Amerigroup Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Amerigroup Rate |
|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels | $203.52 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights | $305.28 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills | $305.28 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center | $525.38 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos | $573.87 |
| CHRISTUS Children's | $649.61 |
| Methodist Hospital | $1,344.75 |
| Methodist Specialty and Transplant | $1,344.75 |
| Methodist Stone Oak Hospital | $1,344.75 |
| Methodist Texsan Hospital | $1,344.75 |
| Metropolitan Methodist Hospital | $1,344.75 |
| Northeast Methodist Hospital | $1,344.75 |
Rates shown are Amerigroup's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Amerigroup plan types (including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage) at that hospital. Commercial plan rates are typically higher. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.
Understanding Amerigroup Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Amerigroup has agreed to pay a hospital for a specific service. This is not necessarily what you pay out of pocket. If you have met your annual deductible, you typically pay a copay or coinsurance percentage of the negotiated rate. If you have not met your deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate.
The same insurer often negotiates different rates at different hospitals, and different plan types (HMO, PPO, high-deductible) within the same insurer can have different rates at the same hospital. The table above shows the range across all Amerigroup plan types at each facility.
Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.
Compare Other Insurers for Echocardiogram in San Antonio
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost Amerigroup Echocardiogram in San Antonio?
The lowest Amerigroup negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in San Antonio is $203.52 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,369.65 at Northeast Methodist Hospital, a 7x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Amerigroup negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Amerigroup has agreed to pay the hospital. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. If you have not met your annual deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate. Contact Amerigroup for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many San Antonio hospitals have published Amerigroup rates?
12 hospitals in the San Antonio area have published Amerigroup negotiated rates for Echocardiogram in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Amerigroup directly.
Does Amerigroup require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Amerigroup plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.
We are not affiliated with Amerigroup or any hospital listed on this page. Negotiated rates are sourced from hospital-published CMS transparency files and represent the amounts agreed between the insurer and hospital. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. Contact Amerigroup or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Visit the official Amerigroup website: www.amerigroup.com