CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Adventist Health Howard Memorial

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $224
Cash Discount Price: $241
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Adventist Health Howard Memorial is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $241. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Marcela Dr, Willits, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$241

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$224

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: $241 (43%)

Insurance Median: $224 (40%)

Cash: $241 (43% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $224 (40% 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 Shield Mcare	$54 - $625	10%
Medicare (plans)	$54 - $631	10%
Tricare	$54 - $625	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$59 - $2,418	11%
Cigna	$73 - $2,656	13%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$76 - $1,625	14%
Western Growers/Pinnacle - All Plans	$99 - $2,344	18%
Healthnet - All Plans	$101 - $2,562	18%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$110 - $2,141	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$163 - $2,659	29%
Aetna	$180 - $2,097	32%
Blue Shield Epn	$183 - $2,138	33%
First Health Ppo - All Plans	$214 - $2,500	38%
Ghn Ppo - All Plans	$214 - $2,500	38%
Brms - All Plans	$228 - $2,656	41%
Medi-Cal	$240 - $344	43%

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 $241.
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 Adventist Health Howard Memorial 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.