Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Wichita County Health Center
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $2,435
- Cash Discount Price: $2,153
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.36x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 436% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 336%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $2,019 - $2,422 | 362% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $2,447 - $2,936 | 438% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, KS, the cash median price is $2,153, which is lower than the facility's negotiated rates of $2,435. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government ownership, patients should be aware that cash payments can sometimes be cheaper than insurance claims, particularly if your plan has a high deductible or if the insurer's negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. Although the data does not provide specific Kansas or county averages for this procedure, it is important to verify your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as in-network rates vary significantly by carrier. If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the final cost.
Regarding billing protections, this service is subject to federal rules that may prevent surprise bills. Under the No Surprises Act, you are generally protected from balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, though you should still review your itemized bill to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included. If you receive a bill that seems incorrect, do not pay immediately; instead, request a formal itemized audit to identify errors such as double-billing or code splitting. For pricing context, the Medicare amount for this code is $558.25, and the facility's median paid rate is $2,220. When evaluating the facility's pricing, compare these figures against the Medicare benchmark rather than the hospital's full chargemaster list, as the latter is often inflated to make discounts appear larger than they are.