CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mahaska Health Partnership

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $790
Cash Discount Price: $900
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mahaska Health Partnership is $790. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $900. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$900

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$790

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: $900 (161%)

Insurance Median: $790 (142%)

Cash: $900 (161% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $790 (142% 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
Aetna	$65 - $1,868	12%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$65 - $1,059	12%
Humana	$65 - $1,059	12%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$65 - $1,059	12%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$65 - $1,059	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$65 - $1,242	12%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$143 - $1,868	26%
Medicaid / KanCare	$191 - $790	34%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$191 - $790	34%
Wellmark Hmo	$950	170%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$1,044	187%

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 $900.
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 Mahaska Health Partnership 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.