CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Byrd Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,809
Cash Discount Price: $1,426
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Byrd Regional Hospital is $2,809. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,426. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,426

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,809

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: $1,426 (255%)

Insurance Median: $2,809 (503%)

Cash: $1,426 (255% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,809 (503% 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 503% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 403%). 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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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	$155 - $4,753	28%
Coventry Healthcare Of La	$155 - $2,838	28%
Amerihealth Caritas	$617 - $673	111%
Correct Care Int Hth	$617 - $673	111%
Healthy Blue	$617 - $673	111%
La Healthcare Conn Mdcaid	$617 - $673	111%
Medicaid / KanCare	$617 - $673	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$617 - $4,753	111%
Humana	$679 - $741	122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$836	150%
Self Pay	$1,426	255%
Cigna	$2,809 - $3,023	503%
Verity Health	$3,327	596%
Us Dept Of Labor	$4,278	766%
Workers Comp	$4,278	766%
Aflac	$4,753	851%
American Health Advantage	$4,753	851%
Amfirst	$4,753	851%
Hospice Of Leesville	$4,753	851%
Industrial	$4,753	851%
Misc Comm	$4,753	851%
Mischmoppo	$4,753	851%
Mutual Of Omaha	$4,753	851%
Mva	$4,753	851%
Phcs Private Health	$4,753	851%
Physicans Mutual	$4,753	851%
State Farm Insurance	$4,753	851%
Sterling	$4,753	851%
Stonetrust	$4,753	851%
Tri Parish Rehab	$4,753	851%
United Teacher Asso	$4,753	851%
Web Tpa	$4,753	851%

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 $1,426.
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 Byrd Regional 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.