Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Minneola District Hospital
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $1,952
- Cash Discount Price: $1,564
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.50x 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 350% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 250%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Va Community Care Program-All Plans | $1,377 - $1,617 | 247% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,377 - $2,414 | 247% |
| Humana | $1,377 - $1,617 | 247% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $1,532 | 274% |
| Corporate Plan Management-All Plans | $1,747 - $2,052 | 313% |
| Providrs Care Network-All Plans | $1,747 - $2,052 | 313% |
| Triwest-All Plans | $1,850 - $2,173 | 331% |
| Preferred Health Care (Coventry)-All Other Plans | $1,850 - $2,173 | 331% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas-All Plans | $1,952 - $2,293 | 350% |
| Phc (Coventry) Leased Network | $1,952 - $2,293 | 350% |
| Aetna | $1,952 - $2,414 | 350% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $2,055 - $2,414 | 368% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) procedure at Minneola District Hospital, the cash price is $1,564, which is lower than the facility's negotiated rates of $1,952. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Kansas, the data provided does not include specific county or state average figures for comparison. It is important to note that commercial insurance plans often pay negotiated rates that exceed the cash price; for instance, UnitedHealthcare's high end reaches $2,414 and Medicaid/KanCare averages $2,055. If you have a high-deductible plan, paying the cash price of $1,564 upfront may result in significant savings compared to your insurance covering the higher negotiated amount, provided you have met your deductible.
Patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these can further reduce the bill. Additionally, if you receive a bill from an out-of-network provider at this in-network facility, the No Surprises Act protects you from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services. If you do receive an unexpected bill, do not pay it immediately; instead, request a formal itemized audit to identify errors such as unbundled codes or services not rendered, and dispute the charges in writing to avoid unnecessary debt.