CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Hammond Henry Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,935
Cash Discount Price: $2,322
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Hammond Henry Hospital is $1,935. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 N College Avenue, Geneseo, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,935

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: $2,322 (416%)

Insurance Median: $1,935 (347%)

Cash: $2,322 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,935 (347% 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 347% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 247%). 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
Tricare	$673	121%
Aetna	$748 - $1,935	134%
Health Alliance Mcare Adv	$748	134%
UnitedHealthcare	$748 - $1,907	134%
Humana	$756 - $2,322	135%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,033 - $1,548	185%
Meridian Health Plan-All Plans	$1,033	185%
Wellmark Of Ia-All Plans	$1,290	231%
Springfield Armory-All Plans	$1,677	300%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,806	324%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$1,935	347%
Multiplan Integrated Hp	$1,935	347%
Cigna	$1,987	356%
Multiplan Pponext	$2,064	370%
Osf Direct Access Network-All Plans	$2,064	370%
Quad City Community Hc-All Plans	$2,064	370%
Multiplan-All Other Plans	$2,193	393%
Corvel-All Plans	$2,322	416%
Healthsmart Adult-All Other Plans	$2,322	416%
Healthsmart Pediatric	$2,322	416%
Hfn-All Plans	$2,322	416%
Multiplan Beech Street	$2,322	416%
Multiplan Phcs Adult	$2,322	416%
Multiplan Phcs Pediatric	$2,322	416%
Usa Mco-All Plans	$2,322	416%

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 $2,322.
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 Hammond Henry 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.