CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $275
Cash Discount Price: $1,914
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital is $275. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,914. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1465 E Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,914

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$275

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: $1,914 (343%)

Insurance Median: $275 (49%)

Cash: $1,914 (343% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $275 (49% 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
Mclaren Health Plan	$43 - $1,689	8%
Meridian	$43 - $285	8%
Molina	$43 - $588	8%
Priority Health	$43 - $580	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$43 - $2,027	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $1,130	8%
Aetna	$66 - $1,946	12%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan)	$66 - $1,802	12%
Humana	$66 - $544	12%
Medicare (plans)	$66 - $544	12%
Michigan Amish Medical Board	$66 - $544	12%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group	$66 - $544	12%
Prime Health Services	$66 - $2,072	12%
Wellcare Meridian	$66 - $544	12%
Provider Network Of America	$93 - $1,914	17%
Cigna	$96 - $580	17%
Asr/Physicians Care	$99 - $1,802	18%
Cofinity	$99 - $1,982	18%
Nomi Health	$106 - $1,802	19%
Employee Benefits Logistics	$112 - $926	20%
Munson Hospice	$852 - $1,576	153%
Hospice Of Michigan	$1,351	242%
Enterprise Group Planning/Employee Benefits Plan	$1,730 - $1,802	310%
Medical Cost Savings Solution	$1,730 - $1,802	310%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$1,839 - $1,914	329%
Multiplan	$1,903 - $1,982	341%
Great West Healthcare	$1,947 - $2,027	349%

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 $1,914.
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 Munson Healthcare Manistee 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.