CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $291
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $291 (52%)

Insurance Median: $95 (17%)

Cash: $291 (52% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (17% 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
Healthpartners Mcr Adv	$62	11%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv	$63	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $159	11%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$64	11%
Humana	$64	11%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv	$65	12%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans	$65	12%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$67	12%
Aetna	$75 - $95	13%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans	$131	23%
Med Assoc Hlth Choices Profee Only - All Otherplan	$143	26%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$143	26%
Ambetter / Centene	$151	27%
Ia Total Care Mcaid	$388	70%
Medicaid / KanCare	$388	70%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp	$388	70%

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 $291.
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics 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.