Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $1,107
- Cash Discount Price: $1,597
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $108 - $967 | 19% |
| Kaiser | $108 - $1,292 | 19% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $108 - $1,816 | 19% |
| Aetna | $108 - $2,773 | 19% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $108 - $2,720 | 19% |
| Medicare (plans) | $108 - $126 | 19% |
| Humana | $108 - $126 | 19% |
| Kansas Health | $108 | 19% |
| Devoted Health | $126 | 23% |
| Innovage | $126 | 23% |
| Direct To Employer | $587 - $1,876 | 105% |
| Centura Employee Plan | $647 | 116% |
| Peak Health | $786 - $1,829 | 141% |
| Denver Health | $1,107 | 198% |
| United Colorado Doctor'S Plan | $1,758 | 315% |
| Wpaa | $2,307 | 413% |
| Christian Health Aid | $2,636 | 472% |
| Multiplan | $2,966 - $3,986 | 531% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $3,196 | 573% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For CPT code 93306, Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, KS, the facility's cash median price is $1,597.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $1,938.00. While many commercial payers negotiate rates that exceed the cash price—such as Aetna's range of $108 to $2,773 and UnitedHealthcare's range of $108 to $2,720—patients with high-deductible plans may find paying out-of-pocket cheaper if their insurance allowed amount surpasses the cash rate. It is important to note that Kaiser's listed rate of up to $1,292 is an integrated-system internal rate and not a typical negotiated rate, whereas other insurers like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna show ranges extending up to $1,816 and $967 respectively.
The facility's Medicare benchmarking rate of $558.25 serves as a critical baseline, revealing that commercial negotiated rates often carry substantial markups compared to the government's cost-based standard. For instance, the median negotiated rate across payers is $1,107.00, while the highest negotiated amounts reach $3,196.00 with Health Partners Of Kansas. Patients should be aware of balance billing risks if receiving out-of-network care, though the No Surprises Act protects against surprise bills for emergency services at in-network facilities. To minimize costs, consumers are encouraged to request a prompt-pay discount or self-pay rate before scheduling, as paying upfront can bypass administrative fees and reduce the final