Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $2,692
- Cash Discount Price: $1,318
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.82x 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 482% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 382%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Centura Employee Plan | $647 | 116% |
| Kansas Health | $1,055 | 189% |
| Medicare (plans) | $1,055 | 189% |
| Aetna | $1,055 - $2,636 | 189% |
| Humana | $1,055 | 189% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,055 - $2,748 | 189% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $2,045 | 366% |
| Multiplan | $2,966 - $3,065 | 531% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $3,098 | 555% |
| Wppa | $3,131 | 561% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital, a voluntary non-profit Critical Access Hospital located at 415 N Main Street in Ulysses, Kansas, performed an Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) with a cash median price of $1,318. This cash rate is significantly lower than the facility's gross chargemaster of $3,295 and the median negotiated rate of $2,692, which reflects the administrative costs and contract terms associated with insurance billing. For patients with high-deductible plans, paying the $1,318 cash price may be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the negotiated rates for major payers like Multiplan ($3,065–$2,966) and UnitedHealthcare ($2,748) often exceed the cash amount due to the multi-layered administrative structures inherent in commercial contracts.
While the facility does not have a publicly listed rating, patients should proactively inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling to ensure they receive the lowest possible rate. It is important to note that the No Surprises Act provides federal protections against balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, meaning patients should not immediately pay surprise bills without first requesting a formal itemized audit to identify errors such as unbundled codes or services not rendered. When evaluating the true cost of care, it is more accurate to compare the $1,318 cash rate against the Medicare benchmark of $558.25, which represents the federal government's fixed reimbursement baseline, rather than comparing it to the inflated gross charges or the higher commercial negotiated rates.