CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,080
Cash Discount Price: $720
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Glenn Medical Center is $1,080. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $720. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$720

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,080

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: $720 (129%)

Insurance Median: $1,080 (193%)

Cash: $720 (129% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,080 (193% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medi-Cal	$344	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$360 - $960	64%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$382	68%
Humana	$468	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$473 - $1,080	85%
Blue Shield Exch	$972	174%
Cigna	$1,020	183%
First Health - All Plans	$1,020	183%
Healthnet - All Plans	$1,020	183%
Beech Street - All Plans	$1,080	193%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$1,080	193%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$1,080	193%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$1,080	193%
Interplan - All Plans	$1,080	193%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$1,080	193%
Pponext - All Plans	$1,080	193%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$1,080	193%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$1,116	200%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$1,140	204%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$1,140	204%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$1,140	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 $720.
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 Glenn 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.