Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $2,179
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.90x 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 390% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 290%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana | $1,743 | 312% |
| Community Care Health Plan Of | $2,179 | 390% |
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $2,179 | 390% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $2,179 | 390% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $2,179 | 390% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) procedure at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, KS, the negotiated rates for five major payers, including Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield, are consistently set at $2,179. This amount matches the facility's median negotiated rate and represents a 390% markup compared to the Medicare benchmark of $558.25. While these in-network rates provide coverage for insured patients, they are significantly higher than the cash price, which is not listed in the data. Patients with high-deductible plans or those without insurance may find it financially advantageous to pay the cash price directly, as the upfront cost could be lower than the insurance negotiated rate. It is important to contact the hospital before scheduling to confirm if a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount is available, as paying in full upfront can sometimes reduce the final bill by 20% to 50%.
The facility, a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government, does not appear to have a specific cash median or negotiated median listed in the current data, meaning the $2,179 rate serves as the primary reference for commercial payers. Although the data does not provide specific county or state average comparisons for this specific code, the substantial difference between the Medicare rate and the commercial negotiated rate highlights the typical administrative load and contract dynamics involved in insurance billing. To ensure you are receiving the most accurate pricing, always request an itemized bill before finalizing payment, as summary invoices can sometimes obscure individual charges or unbundled services. If you receive a balance bill for out-of-network ancillary services, you may be entitled to protections under the No Surprises Act, and