Cigna Echocardiogram Rates in San Antonio
Published Cigna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 15 hospitals in San Antonio, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$547.3
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels
all plan types
Highest Rate
$3,786.11
Methodist Hospital Hill Country
all plan types
Rate Spread
7x
across all plan types
Hospitals
15
with Cigna data
Cigna echocardiogram rates across 15 San Antonio hospitals show a dramatic 7x spread, ranging from $547 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New B (though this reflects a Medicare Advantage plan) to $3,786 at Methodist Hospital Hill C. The median negotiated rate sits at $3,074, highlighting significant price variation for this common cardiac imaging procedure.
Cigna Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Cigna Rate |
|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels | $547.3 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos | $547.3 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights | $941.28 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills | $941.28 |
| CHRISTUS Children's | $1,538.55 |
| Methodist Hospital | $2,785.55 |
| Methodist Specialty and Transplant | $2,785.55 |
| Methodist Hospital Atascosa | $2,804.77 |
| Methodist Hospital Landmark | $2,804.77 |
| Methodist Hospital Westover Hills | $2,804.77 |
| Methodist Stone Oak Hospital | $2,804.77 |
| Methodist Texsan Hospital | $2,804.77 |
| Metropolitan Methodist Hospital | $2,804.77 |
| Northeast Methodist Hospital | $2,804.77 |
| Methodist Hospital Hill Country | $2,856.7 |
Rates shown are Cigna's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Cigna 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 Cigna Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Cigna 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 Cigna plan types at each facility.
Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost Cigna Echocardiogram in San Antonio?
The lowest Cigna negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in San Antonio is $547.3 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,786.11 at Methodist Hospital Hill Country, a 7x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Cigna negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Cigna 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 Cigna for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many San Antonio hospitals have published Cigna rates?
15 hospitals in the San Antonio area have published Cigna 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 Cigna directly.
Does Cigna require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Cigna 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 Cigna 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 Cigna or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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