CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Franciscan Health Crawfordsville

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,243
Cash Discount Price: $935
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville is $2,243. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $935. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1710 Lafayette Rd, Crawfordsville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$935

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,243

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: $935 (167%)

Insurance Median: $2,243 (402%)

Cash: $935 (167% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,243 (402% 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 402% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 302%). 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
Medicare (plans)	$578	104%
Mdwise [1175]	$649	116%
Medicaid / KanCare	$649	116%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$813	146%
Workers Comp [1172]	$1,156	207%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,398 - $2,648	250%
Commercial [2001]	$2,164 - $3,054	388%
Managed Care [2000]	$2,164 - $3,054	388%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$2,164	388%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$2,164	388%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,164	388%
Aetna	$2,443	438%
Unicare [1150]	$2,648	474%
Cigna	$3,054	547%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$3,054	547%

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 $935.
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 Franciscan Health Crawfordsville 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.