CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $4,022
Cash Discount Price: $1,206
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $4,022. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,206. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 7.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,206

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,022

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: $1,206 (216%)

Insurance Median: $4,022 (720%)

Cash: $1,206 (216% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,022 (720% 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 720% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 620%). 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	$486	87%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$486	87%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$486	87%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$486	87%
Medicaid / KanCare	$486 - $4,022	87%
UnitedHealthcare	$491	88%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$535	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$928	166%
Charity/Map	$1,206 - $4,022	216%
Pp0/Manged Care	$2,011 - $4,022	360%
Ppo/Manged Care	$2,011 - $4,022	360%
American Postal Workers	$3,217	576%
Work Comp	$3,619	648%
Commerical	$4,022	720%
Commerical Ip	$4,022	720%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$4,022	720%
Medicare (plans)	$4,022	720%
Mra Auto/Liability	$4,022	720%
Tricare	$4,022	720%

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 $1,206.
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 Mercy Regional 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.