CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,312
Cash Discount Price: $1,421
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital is $1,312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,421. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 North 200 West, Malad City, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,421

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,312

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: $1,421 (255%)

Insurance Median: $1,312 (235%)

Cash: $1,421 (255% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,312 (235% 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 235% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 135%). 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
Regence Bs Mcr	$800 - $872	143%
UnitedHealthcare	$800 - $1,482	143%
Bc Mcr Adv	$808 - $881	145%
Choicecare Mcr Adv	$808 - $881	145%
Aetna	$816 - $1,430	146%
Pacificsource Mcr Adv - All Plans	$824 - $898	148%
University Of Ut - All Plans	$1,280 - $1,395	229%
Choicecare Ppo - All Other Plans	$1,360 - $1,482	244%
Town & Country - All Plans	$1,360 - $1,482	244%
Brightpath Select Hlth - All Plans	$1,440 - $1,570	258%
Regence Bs Comm - All Other Plans	$1,520 - $1,657	272%
Bc Comm - All Other Plans	$1,749	313%

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 $1,421.
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 Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital 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.