CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Karmanos Cancer Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $535
Cash Discount Price: $798
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Karmanos Cancer Center is $535. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $798. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4100 John R, Detroit, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$798

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$535

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: $798 (143%)

Insurance Median: $535 (96%)

Cash: $798 (143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $535 (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.

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
Detroit Medical Center	$298 - $711	53%
Medicaid / KanCare	$300 - $336	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$445	80%
Tricare	$484	87%
Humana	$535	96%
Medicare (plans)	$535 - $546	96%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$535	96%
Interlink Bmt	$565 - $1,348	101%
Phcs-Multiplan	$605 - $1,444	108%

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 $798.
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 Karmanos Cancer Center 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.