CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $933
Cash Discount Price: $1,150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish is $933. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$933

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$558.25

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $558.25 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,150 (206%)

Insurance Median: $933 (167%)

Cash: $1,150 (206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $933 (167% of 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
Champ Va	$108	19%
Medicaid / KanCare	$278	50%
UnitedHealthcare	$278 - $1,489	50%
Amerihealth	$284	51%
Aetna	$287 - $1,305	51%
Humana	$292 - $1,488	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$487 - $1,199	87%
Dept Of Veterans Affairs	$487	87%
Medicare (plans)	$487	87%
Tricare	$495	89%
Amg	$520	93%
Verity Health	$886	159%
Ppoplus	$932	167%
Multiplan Inc	$1,010	181%
Cigna	$1,043	187%
Vantage Health Plan	$1,237	222%
Coventry Health Of Louisiana	$1,243	223%
Gilsbar 360	$1,376 - $1,397	246%
Workers Comp	$1,554	278%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,150.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 93306.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 93306.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.