CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Oak Valley Hospital District

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $759
Cash Discount Price: $949
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Oak Valley Hospital District is $759. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $949. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 S Oak Ave, Oakdale, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$949

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$759

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: $949 (170%)

Insurance Median: $759 (136%)

Cash: $949 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $759 (136% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$344 - $1,138	62%
Healthnet Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$344	62%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$344	62%
Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$344	62%
Hp Of San Joaquin Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$413	74%
Blue Shield Epn Ip/Op Only	$684	123%
Alignment Op Only Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$703	126%
Humana	$703	126%
Kaiser Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$703	126%
Scan Health Plan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$717	128%
Healthnet Comm Op Only Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$746	134%
UnitedHealthcare	$759	136%
Imperial Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$773	138%
Kaiser Comm Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$784	140%
Cigna	$848	152%
Aetna	$1,077	193%
Blue Shield/Bcout Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$1,138	204%

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 $949.
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 Oak Valley Hospital District 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.