Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $1,071
- Cash Discount Price: $540
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $132 - $510 | 24% |
| Medica [503200074] | $137 | 25% |
| Geha [503200036] | $137 | 25% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $137 - $2,297 | 25% |
| Ku Athletics [503200094] | $510 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $520 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $525 | 94% |
| Allwell [503200078] | $525 | 94% |
| Triwest [503201703] | $538 | 96% |
| Tricare | $538 | 96% |
| Humana | $538 | 96% |
| Centurion [5032000966] | $663 | 119% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $740 | 133% |
| Hchsync Centrus Health Direct [503999916] | $811 - $946 | 145% |
| Fort Hays State Student Athletes [5032000960] | $1,071 | 192% |
| Occunet [503999930] | $1,071 | 192% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $1,135 | 203% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $1,135 | 203% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $1,135 - $1,621 | 203% |
| 6 Degrees Health [503999050] | $1,275 | 228% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $1,351 | 242% |
| Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions [503301513] | $1,615 | 289% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $1,621 | 290% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $1,621 | 290% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $1,621 | 290% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $1,621 | 290% |
| Cigna | $1,621 - $2,162 | 290% |
| Aetna | $1,621 | 290% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $1,621 | 290% |
| Php [503200005] | $1,621 | 290% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $1,891 | 339% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $2,432 | 436% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this echocardiogram procedure at the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus, the cash price of $540 is significantly lower than the facility's negotiated rates, which range from $132 to $2,432 depending on the insurance carrier. While the facility's cash rate is competitive, it is important to note that many in-network payers, such as UnitedHealthcare and Workers Comp, have negotiated rates starting as high as $132 to $510, which can still exceed the cash price for patients with high-deductible plans. Because commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overhead and multi-layered pricing structures, the cash price of $540 may represent a more affordable option for those who can pay upfront or qualify for prompt-pay discounts. Patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as assuming that being in-network guarantees the lowest possible rate can lead to unexpected costs if the negotiated ceiling exceeds the cash price.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against Medicare, which sets a fixed reimbursement rate of $558.25 for this service. The cash price of $540 is slightly below the Medicare rate, whereas the median negotiated rate across all payers is $1,071, indicating a substantial markup relative to the federal baseline. This disparity highlights the importance of understanding that commercial rates are not always reflective of the true cost of care, as they can average 200% to 300% of Medicare amounts. To ensure you are receiving fair pricing, we recommend requesting an itemized billing audit to review all charges line-by-line and confirm that no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included in your final invoice