CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Hendricks Regional Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,581
Cash Discount Price: $895
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Hendricks Regional Health is $1,581. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $895. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 E Main St, Danville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$895

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,581

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: $895 (160%)

Insurance Median: $1,581 (283%)

Cash: $895 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,581 (283% 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 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$68 - $578	12%
Humana	$578 - $1,850	104%
Va Ccn	$578	104%
Caresource Exchange	$590	106%
Medicare (plans)	$590 - $607	106%
Aetna	$595 - $2,104	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,156	207%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,343 - $1,596	241%
Encore Encircle Network	$1,567	281%
Sagamore Health Incumbent Program	$1,618	290%
Cigna	$1,656	297%
Sagamorehealth Network	$1,730	310%
Siho Commercial Network	$1,790	321%
Multiplan	$1,969	353%
Encore Health Network	$2,037	365%
Multiplan/Beech Street	$2,126	381%
Multiplan/ Complementary	$2,148	385%

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 $895.
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 Hendricks Regional Health 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.