CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $502
  • Cash Discount Price: $539
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $502. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $539. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$539

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$502

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: $539 (97%)
Insurance Median: $502 (90%)
Cash: $539 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $502 (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.

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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 $399 - $966 71%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $399 71%
Humana $399 - $502 71%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $399 71%
UnitedHealthcare $399 - $1,429 71%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $403 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $409 - $429 73%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $502 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $502 - $1,367 90%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $502 90%
Medicare (plans) $502 90%
Ochsner Health Plan $502 90%
Tricare $502 90%
First Health Network $1,307 234%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $1,470 263%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $1,960 351%
Cigna $2,457 440%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $2,646 474%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals