Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $507
- Cash Discount Price: $909
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $51 - $1,420 | 9% |
| Aetna | $53 - $303 | 9% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $53 - $303 | 9% |
| Providrs Care | $85 - $241 | 15% |
| Tricare | $390 | 70% |
| Medicare (plans) | $507 - $517 | 91% |
| Humana | $507 - $512 | 91% |
| Va | $507 | 91% |
| Smarthealth | $710 | 127% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $862 | 154% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $1,659 - $1,747 | 297% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc, the cash price of $909.00 is significantly lower than the negotiated rates charged to most insurance plans. While the facility's cash rate is well below the gross charge of $2,272.00, it remains higher than the median negotiated rate of $507.00 found across the state of Kansas. This price difference highlights a common billing dynamic where commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overheads that inflate the allowed amount above what a self-pay patient would pay. If you have a high-deductible plan, paying the cash price upfront might result in lower out-of-pocket costs compared to your insurance paying its negotiated rate and leaving you responsible for the remaining deductible or coinsurance.
Patients should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, it does not eliminate the possibility of unexpected charges if ancillary services are billed separately. To ensure you receive the lowest possible price, it is recommended to request a self-pay classification before scheduling your appointment and to ask specifically about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full within 30 days. If you receive a bill after insurance processing, you should request a detailed itemized audit to verify that no unbundled codes or services not rendered have been included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through a formal written dispute.