Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $178
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x 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
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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 | $178 | 32% |
| Healthy Blue | $178 | 32% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the median negotiated rate is $178.00, which aligns exactly with the lowest and highest rates reported for this service among the two payers in the area, Medicaid/KanCare and Healthy Blue. This specific negotiated amount is significantly lower than the Medicare benchmark of $558.25, reflecting a substantial discount compared to the federal government's fixed reimbursement rate. While commercial insurance contracts often cap costs at levels 200% to 300% of Medicare, this facility's rate demonstrates a pricing structure closer to the fair pricing range of 120% to 150% of the Medicare amount, suggesting a competitive in-network agreement for this procedure.
Patients should be aware that while insurance typically covers the negotiated rate, cash-pay options may offer additional savings depending on individual plan deductibles. The data indicates no specific cash median was reported for this code, but patients are encouraged to ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% if paid upfront. Since hospitals often inflate their chargemaster lists to make discounts appear larger, it is more accurate to compare rates against the Medicare benchmark rather than the facility's list price. Before scheduling, verify your deductible status and request a formal itemized bill to ensure no errors or unbundled charges are included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies that can be resolved through a written audit dispute.