Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $512
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $256 - $851 | 46% |
| Humana | $507 | 91% |
| Vc Hope | $507 | 91% |
| Va | $507 | 91% |
| Medicare (plans) | $507 - $517 | 91% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $517 - $1,420 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $517 | 93% |
| Smarthealth | $710 | 127% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $862 | 154% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) procedure at Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, the facility's negotiated rates for major payers like UnitedHealthcare and UnitedHealthcare range from $517 to $1,420, while the median negotiated rate across all payers is $512.00. These commercial rates are significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $558.25, which serves as the federal baseline for the true cost of care. While commercial insurance contracts often result in higher allowed amounts due to administrative overhead and network tiering, patients should be aware that cash-pay options may sometimes be more cost-effective, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront.
When reviewing your final statement, ensure you receive a detailed itemized bill rather than a summary invoice, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes that can be corrected through a formal audit. If you encounter a balance bill for services rendered at an in-network facility, you may be protected under the No Surprises Act, which prohibits providers from charging you the difference between their chargemaster rate and your insurance allowed amount for emergency care and non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network hospitals. Always verify your deductible status before scheduling, as paying out-of-pocket without meeting your plan's threshold can result in unexpectedly high out-of-pocket costs. For this specific service, the data indicates no