CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,152
Cash Discount Price: $396
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $1,152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $396. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$396

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,152

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: $396 (71%)

Insurance Median: $1,152 (206%)

Cash: $396 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,152 (206% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$173 - $1,113	31%
Meritain	$173 - $1,113	31%
Amfirst	$396	71%
Self Pay	$396	71%
Medicaid / KanCare	$438	78%
UnitedHealthcare	$438	78%
Humana	$482 - $1,247	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$790	142%
Web-Tpa	$990	177%
Cigna	$1,079 - $1,117	193%
Ima	$1,188 - $1,980	213%
Ppo Plus	$1,188	213%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs	$1,782	319%
Wc Martco	$1,782	319%
Wc Misc	$1,782	319%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge	$1,782	319%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp	$1,782	319%
Wc Us Department Of Labor	$1,782	319%
American Public Life	$1,980	355%
American Retirement Life	$1,980	355%
Apwu	$1,980	355%
Auto Liability	$1,980	355%
Bankers Life	$1,980	355%
Correct Care	$1,980	355%
Fox Everitt	$1,980	355%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan	$1,980	355%
Medishare	$1,980	355%
Medplus	$1,980	355%
Misc Commerical	$1,980	355%
Phcs	$1,980	355%
Physicians Mutual	$1,980	355%
State Farm-La	$1,980	355%
Triwest	$1,980	355%
Us Family Health Plan	$1,980	355%
Usaa	$1,980	355%

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 $396.
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 Oakdale Community 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.