CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,493
Cash Discount Price: $896
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Minden Medical Center is $1,493. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $896. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$896

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,493

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: $896 (161%)

Insurance Median: $1,493 (267%)

Cash: $896 (161% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,493 (267% 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 267% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 167%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Mcd United Hc La	$228 - $428	41%
Commercial Insurance	$344 - $2,986	62%
Managed Care	$344 - $2,986	62%
Aetna	$424	76%
Mcd Amerihealth	$424	76%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$424	76%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$424	76%
Medicaid / KanCare	$424	76%
Humana	$466	83%
Private Pay	$896 - $2,986	161%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$945 - $2,986	169%
Workers Comp	$2,687 - $2,986	481%
Auto Liability	$2,986	535%
Charity And Indigent	$2,986	535%

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 $896.
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 Minden 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.