CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $783
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,825
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $783. 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 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,825

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$783

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: $783 (140%)
Cash: $1,825 (327% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $783 (140% 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.

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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
Iowa Total Care $529 95%
Medicaid / KanCare $534 - $536 96%
Bcn Domestic $558 100%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $558 100%
Blue Care Network $558 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $558 - $583 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $558 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $558 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $558 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $558 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $558 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $558 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $558 100%
Kaiser Domestic $558 100%
Pre-Employment $558 100%
Wc Domestic $558 100%
Aetna $577 - $1,474 103%
Medicare (plans) $577 - $601 103%
UnitedHealthcare $589 - $2,808 106%
Health Choices $719 129%
Medical Associates $719 129%
Centivo $724 130%
Oscar $776 139%
Amish Hospital Aid $783 140%
Geha $974 174%
Ambetter / Centene $989 177%
Claimdoc $1,184 212%
Nova $1,184 212%
1199 National Benefit Fund $1,474 264%
Allied Benefit Systems $1,474 264%
Asr Health Benefits $1,474 264%
Christian Brother Services $1,474 264%
Coventry $1,474 264%
First Health $1,474 264%
Lucent Health $1,474 264%
Luminare Health $1,474 264%
Medical Mutual $1,474 264%
Meritain $1,474 264%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $1,474 264%
Webtpa $1,474 264%
Preferred One $1,825 327%
Health Partners $1,879 337%
Auxiant $1,966 352%
Cigna $1,966 352%
Medica $1,966 352%
Midlands $1,966 352%
Midlands Choice $1,966 352%
Mhnet $2,246 402%
Multiplan $2,527 453%
Crime Victim Assistance $2,808 503%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $2,808 503%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals