CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $676
Cash Discount Price: $676
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Bayou Bend Health System is $676. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $676. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$676

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$676

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: $676 (121%)

Insurance Median: $676 (121%)

Cash: $676 (121% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $676 (121% 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
Tricare	$434	78%
UnitedHealthcare	$454 - $676	81%
Aetna	$482 - $656	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$482 - $790	86%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$482	86%
Humana	$482 - $627	86%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$482	86%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$482	86%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$482	86%
Ambetter / Centene	$555	99%
Cigna	$676	121%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$679	122%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$679	122%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$679	122%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$724	130%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$724	130%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$724	130%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$772	138%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$772	138%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$772	138%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$820	147%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$820	147%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$868	155%

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 $676.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.