CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Houlton Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $513
Cash Discount Price: $1,049
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Houlton Regional Hospital is $513. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,049. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20 Hartford Street, Houlton, ME.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,049

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$513

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: $1,049 (188%)

Insurance Median: $513 (92%)

Cash: $1,049 (188% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $513 (92% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$73 - $1,694	13%
Wellcare	$76 - $893	14%
Aetna	$77 - $902	14%
Tricare	$83 - $837	15%
Martins_Point	$101 - $1,025	18%
Community_Health	$175 - $1,769	31%
Cigna	$181 - $1,829	32%
United	$189 - $1,910	34%

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 $1,049.
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 Houlton Regional 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.