CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ochsner St Mary

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $499
Cash Discount Price: $638
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ochsner St Mary is $499. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $638. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1125 Marguerite Street, Morgan City, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$638

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$499

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: $638 (114%)

Insurance Median: $499 (89%)

Cash: $638 (114% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $499 (89% 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
Tricare	$211 - $534	38%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$404	72%
Humana	$404 - $499	72%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$404	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$404 - $689	72%
Aetna	$416 - $2,720	75%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$416	75%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$499	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$499 - $1,583	89%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$499	89%
Medicare (plans)	$499	89%
Ochsner Health Plan	$499	89%
Zelis	$751	135%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$1,723	309%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,850	331%
First Health Network	$2,137	383%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$2,233	400%
Cigna	$2,418	433%

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 $638.
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 Ochsner St Mary 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.