Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Cheyenne County Hospital
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $2,449
- Cash Discount Price: $2,191
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.39x 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 439% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 339%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $1,517 | 272% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,680 - $2,578 | 301% |
| First Health - All Plans | $1,805 | 323% |
| Healthy Blue Mcr Adv | $1,856 | 332% |
| Aetna | $1,856 - $2,449 | 332% |
| Tricare | $1,856 | 332% |
| Choice Care - All Plans | $1,875 | 336% |
| Firstguard - All Plans | $2,062 | 369% |
| Wppa - All Plans | $2,320 | 416% |
| Cpm - All Plans | $2,449 | 439% |
| Preferred Hc - All Plans | $2,449 | 439% |
| Midlands Choice - All Plans | $2,501 | 448% |
| Unicare - All Plans | $2,526 | 452% |
| Integrated Hp - All Plans | $2,526 | 452% |
| Health Partners - All Plans | $2,526 | 452% |
| Ppo Next - All Plans | $2,526 | 452% |
| Childrens Mercy - All Plans | $2,578 | 462% |
| Healthwave Mcaid - All Plans | $2,578 | 462% |
| Healthy Blue Mcaid - All Other Plans | $2,578 | 462% |
| Providers Care-All Plans | $3,867 | 693% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For CPT code 93306, Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), at Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis, KS, the facility's cash price is $2,191.00, which is lower than the state average of $2,320.00. While many insurance plans negotiate rates ranging from $1,517 to $3,867, patients should be aware that cash payments can sometimes be more cost-effective than using insurance, particularly if your plan has a high deductible or if the negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. To secure the lowest possible cost, we recommend asking the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the bill by offering immediate liquidity incentives.
It is important to understand that commercial insurance rates often include administrative costs and contract markups that can inflate the final price compared to the Medicare benchmark of $558.25. Although the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, unexpected charges can still occur if ancillary services are billed separately. If you receive a bill, always request a full itemized statement to verify that no services were unbundled or incorrectly charged, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors. Disputing these charges in writing with the billing supervisor is the most effective way to ensure you are only paying for the care you received.