CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $896
Cash Discount Price: $496
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $896. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $496. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$496

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$896

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: $496 (89%)

Insurance Median: $896 (161%)

Cash: $496 (89% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $896 (161% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$197 - $503	35%
Humana	$340 - $503	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$340 - $940	61%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$347	62%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$347	62%
Aetna	$351 - $513	63%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$351	63%
Medicaid / KanCare	$409 - $429	73%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$503	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$503 - $1,847	90%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$503	90%
Medicare (plans)	$503	90%
Ochsner Health Plan	$503	90%
Pace New Orleans	$554	99%
Christus Health Exchange Plan	$963	173%
Cigna	$1,471	264%
First Health Network	$1,690	303%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$1,690	303%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$1,690	303%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$1,780	319%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,802	323%
Zelis	$1,802	323%
Employers Health Network (Ehn)	$1,915	343%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$1,915	343%
Usa Managed Care Network	$1,915	343%
Behavioral Health Systems	$2,028	363%
Evolutions Healthcare	$2,028	363%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo	$2,028	363%
Galaxy Health Network Wc	$2,028	363%

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 $496.
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 Medical Center Acute 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.