CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $790
Cash Discount Price: $568
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ochsner American Legion Hospital is $790. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $568. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$568

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$790

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: $568 (102%)

Insurance Median: $790 (142%)

Cash: $568 (102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $790 (142% 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
Provider Network Of America	$400	72%
Aetna	$498 - $1,170	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$498 - $1,020	89%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$498	89%
Humana	$498 - $790	89%
Medicare (plans)	$498	89%
Ochsner Health Plan	$498	89%
Tricare	$498	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$498 - $790	89%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$498	89%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$513	92%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$790	142%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$790	142%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$790	142%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$836	150%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$908 - $1,354	163%
Cigna	$920	165%
Zelis	$1,254	225%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$1,421	255%

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 $568.
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 American Legion Hospital 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.