CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: National Park Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $547
Cash Discount Price: $914
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at National Park Medical Center is $547. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $914. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1910 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$914

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$547

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: $914 (164%)

Insurance Median: $547 (98%)

Cash: $914 (164% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $547 (98% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$258	46%
Qualchoice Life And Health Insurance Company Inc	$301	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$478 - $515	86%
Hmo Partners Dba Health Advantage	$478	86%
Usable Hmo Inc	$478	86%
Wellcare By Allwell	$487 - $537	87%
Aetna	$521 - $2,133	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$521 - $700	93%
Veteran Family Member Program	$521	93%
Humana	$547	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$572 - $584	102%
Summit Community Care	$585	105%
Government Employees Health Association	$719	129%
Cigna	$1,048 - $1,221	188%
Meritain Health	$1,939	347%

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 $914.
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 National Park Medical Center 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.