CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: North Oaks Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $501
Cash Discount Price: $1,072
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at North Oaks Medical Center is $501. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,072. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,072

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$501

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: $1,072 (192%)

Insurance Median: $501 (90%)

Cash: $1,072 (192% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $501 (90% 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
Mco Lhc	$317	57%
Aetna	$323 - $3,820	58%
Humana	$323 - $3,370	58%
Mco Hb	$323	58%
Mco Lacare Am	$323	58%
Medicaid / KanCare	$323	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$323 - $2,157	58%
Tricare	$402 - $501	72%
Allwell	$501	90%
Blue Advantage	$501	90%
Champva	$501	90%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage	$501	90%
Peoples Health	$501	90%
Vantage 65	$501	90%
Veterans Administration	$501	90%
Wellcare	$501	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,057 - $1,072	189%
Coventry	$2,921	523%
Verity Healthnet	$2,921	523%
Ppoplus Llc	$3,146	564%
Multiplan	$3,370	604%
Cigna	$3,550	636%

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 $1,072.
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 North Oaks Medical Center 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.