CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,528
Cash Discount Price: $1,610
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $1,528. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,610. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,610

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,528

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: $1,610 (288%)

Insurance Median: $1,528 (274%)

Cash: $1,610 (288% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,528 (274% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 274% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 174%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$574 - $631	103%
Mercy One - All Plans	$765	137%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$765	137%
Humana	$773	138%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$780	140%
UnitedHealthcare	$788 - $1,528	141%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans	$1,409	252%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$1,409	252%
Medical Associates - All Plans	$1,711	306%
Preferred Health - All Plans	$1,711	306%
Aetna	$1,872 - $1,953	335%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,912	342%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus	$1,953	350%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans	$2,073	371%
Amerigroup Mcaid	$2,094	375%

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 $1,610.
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 Kossuth Regional Health 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.