CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ascension River District Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $537
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,494
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ascension River District Hospital is $537. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,494. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4100 River Rd, East China, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,494

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$537

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: $1,494 (268%)
Insurance Median: $537 (96%)
Cash: $1,494 (268% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $537 (96% 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.

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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
Harbor Health $36 6%
Medicaid / KanCare $36 6%
Meridian Health Plan $36 - $219 6%
Ahlic $164 29%
Hap Hmo $164 29%
Hap Preferred $164 29%
Phcs Pos $436 78%
Phcs Ppo $436 78%
Medicare (plans) $510 - $564 91%
Amerihealth Vip Care $532 95%
Aetna $537 96%
Great Lakes Health Plan $537 96%
Harbor Advantage Hmo $537 96%
Tricare $537 96%
Veterans Choice $537 96%
Humana $543 97%
Total Health Care $543 97%
Meridian Wellcare $564 101%
Molina Advantage $564 101%
Molina Health Link $564 101%
Ambetter / Centene $672 120%
Molina Market Place $672 120%
Smarthealth $752 135%
Aaa-Auto Insurance $1,021 183%
Ppom $1,729 - $2,668 310%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4100 River Rd, East China, MI 48054
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals