CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,058
Cash Discount Price: $697
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $1,058. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $697. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$697

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,058

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: $697 (125%)

Insurance Median: $1,058 (190%)

Cash: $697 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,058 (190% 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
Aetna	$65 - $1,467	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $1,171	12%
Humana	$65 - $1,595	12%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$65 - $1,137	12%
Vantage Ppo	$95 - $1,783	17%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$95 - $1,689	17%
Cigna	$129 - $850	23%
Multiplan-All Plans	$174 - $1,595	31%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$188 - $1,314	34%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$228 - $1,502	41%
Geha-All Plans	$228 - $1,314	41%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$268 - $1,467	48%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$268 - $1,467	48%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$1,408	252%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,502	269%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$1,595	286%

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 $697.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.