CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Oroville Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,003
Cash Discount Price: $1,825
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Oroville Hospital is $3,003. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,825. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2767 Olive Highway, Oroville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,825

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,003

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: $1,825 (327%)

Insurance Median: $3,003 (538%)

Cash: $1,825 (327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,003 (538% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 538% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 438%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$526	94%
Community Care	$526	94%
Nivano Physicians Inc	$526	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$526 - $3,968	94%
River City Medical Group	$578	104%
Blue Shield Value Network	$746	134%
Partnership Healthplan Of California	$867	155%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$876 - $5,135	157%
Butte County	$1,130 - $1,625	202%
Cigna	$2,597 - $3,734	465%
Coventry Health Care	$2,597 - $3,734	465%
Health Net	$2,597 - $3,734	465%
Multiplan	$2,597 - $3,734	465%
Interplan	$2,759 - $3,968	494%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$2,759 - $3,968	494%
Beech Street	$2,921 - $4,201	523%
Healthstar	$2,921 - $4,201	523%
Health Payors Organization	$3,084 - $4,435	552%
Blue Shield Of California	$3,149 - $4,528	564%

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 $1,825.
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 Oroville Hospital 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.