CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $417
Cash Discount Price: $529
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $417. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $529. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$529

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$417

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: $529 (95%)

Insurance Median: $417 (75%)

Cash: $529 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $417 (75% 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	$69 - $417	12%
Cigna	$69 - $2,189	12%
Tricare	$69 - $1,375	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$69 - $2,271	12%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$76 - $1,459	14%
Healthnet - All Plans	$101 - $1,827	18%
Blue Shield Epn	$104 - $1,061	19%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$110 - $2,155	20%
Medi-Cal	$240 - $344	43%
Ahcc - All Plans	$268 - $2,525	48%
Beech Street - All Plans	$268 - $2,525	48%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa	$268 - $1,824	48%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans	$268 - $1,964	48%
Multiplan - All Plans	$268 - $1,964	48%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans	$268 - $1,032	48%

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 $529.
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 Mendocino Coast 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.