CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $1,186
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,318
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Bienville Medical Center is $1,186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,186

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: $1,318 (236%)
Insurance Median: $1,186 (212%)
Cash: $1,318 (236% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,186 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $129 - $2,196 23%
Medicaid / KanCare $129 - $1,289 23%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas $129 - $1,289 23%
Mmd Healthy Blue $129 - $1,289 23%
Mmd La Hlth Conn $129 - $1,289 23%
Mmd Misc $129 - $1,289 23%
UnitedHealthcare $129 - $1,289 23%
Cashiering $879 - $1,318 157%
Cigna $1,098 197%
Ambetter / Centene $1,186 212%
Humana $1,186 - $1,418 212%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $1,186 212%
Medicare (plans) $1,186 212%
Misc Mgd Care $1,186 - $2,196 212%
Mmc Blue Advantage $1,186 212%
Mmc Misc $1,186 212%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv $1,186 212%
Va Health $1,186 212%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,322 237%
Wc City Of Arcadia $1,977 354%
Wc House Of Raeford $1,977 354%
Wc Misc $1,977 354%
Wc Stonetrust $1,977 354%
Aarp $2,196 393%
Allegiance Health Managme $2,196 393%
Amfirst $2,196 393%
Apwu $2,196 393%
Liberty Mutual $2,196 393%
Misc Comm A-L $2,196 393%
Misc Comm M-Z $2,196 393%
Tricare $2,196 393%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA 71001
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals