CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Witham Health Services

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,586
Cash Discount Price: $2,218
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Witham Health Services is $2,586. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2605 N Lebanon St, Lebanon, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,218

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,586

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: $2,218 (397%)

Insurance Median: $2,586 (463%)

Cash: $2,218 (397% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,586 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$578 - $3,403	104%
Mdwise Health In-All Plans	$578	104%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$590	106%
Aetna	$595 - $2,518	107%
Caresource Indiana Marketplace-All Other Plans	$1,098	197%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,289 - $2,654	410%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans	$2,671 - $3,097	478%
Sagamore-All Plans	$2,700 - $3,131	484%
Humana	$2,729 - $3,165	489%
Beech Street-All Plans	$2,759 - $3,199	494%
Encore-All Plans	$2,788 - $3,233	499%
Mhs Comml Exch-All Plans	$7,337 - $8,508	1314%

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 $2,218.
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 Witham Health Services 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.