CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ochsner St Anne General Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $699
Cash Discount Price: $992
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ochsner St Anne General Hospital is $699. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $992. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$992

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$699

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: $992 (178%)

Insurance Median: $699 (125%)

Cash: $992 (178% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $699 (125% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$409	73%
Aetna	$496 - $692	89%
Tricare	$628 - $698	112%
Humana	$672 - $699	120%
UnitedHealthcare	$672 - $1,191	120%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$686	123%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$686	123%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$692	124%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$699	125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$699 - $2,115	125%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$699	125%
Medicare (plans)	$699	125%
Ochsner Health Plan	$699	125%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$1,691	303%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$1,691	303%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$1,691	303%
Employers Health Network (Ehn)	$1,917	343%
First Health Network	$1,917	343%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$1,917	343%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$2,030	364%
Usa Managed Care Network	$2,030	364%
Zelis	$2,030	364%
Cigna	$2,158	387%

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 $992.
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 Ochsner St Anne General 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.