Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Greenwood County Hospital
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $540
- Cash Discount Price: $508
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triwest - All Plans | $227 | 41% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $267 - $533 | 48% |
| Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans | $267 | 48% |
| Tricare | $267 | 48% |
| Integrated Health Plan - All Plans | $476 | 85% |
| First Health - All Other Plans | $540 | 97% |
| Beech Street - All Plans | $540 | 97% |
| First Health Ccn Network | $540 | 97% |
| Preferred Hs (Coventry) - All Plans | $572 | 102% |
| Principal Health Care Inc - All Plans | $603 | 108% |
| Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans | $635 | 114% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $635 | 114% |
| Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans | $952 | 171% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $1,441 - $1,517 | 258% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) service at Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, KS, the facility's cash median rate of $508.00 is lower than the state average of $533.00, making it a potentially cost-effective option for self-pay patients. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government local ownership, commercial insurance rates vary significantly; for instance, UnitedHealthcare negotiates a rate between $267 and $533, whereas Amerigroup and Medicaid pay the full gross amount of $635.00. Because commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and can exceed cash prices, patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying the cash median directly results in lower out-of-pocket costs than using insurance, provided they have met their deductible.
To maximize savings, patients should explicitly request "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% by bypassing costly insurance claims processing. It is important to note that while the facility's negotiated rates are generally fair, they do not always align with the lowest possible price, and some payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield have negotiated rates as high as $1,441 to $1,517. Consumers are advised to verify their specific plan's allowed amount and check for any "prompt-pay" offers prior to check-in, ensuring they do not inadvertently agree to balance billing or higher commercial rates that exceed the cash price.