CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: North Memorial Health Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $404
Cash Discount Price: $491
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at North Memorial Health Hospital is $404. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $491. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3300 Oakdale North, Robbinsdale, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$491

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$404

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: $491 (88%)

Insurance Median: $404 (72%)

Cash: $491 (88% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $404 (72% 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	$50 - $1,064	9%
Health Partners [1061]	$50 - $1,381	9%
Medica [1086]	$50 - $1,569	9%
Medicaid / KanCare	$50 - $470	9%
Hennepin Health [1096]	$55 - $56	10%
Ucare [1148]	$60 - $1,014	11%
Medicare (plans)	$65 - $555	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$67 - $1,353	12%
Aetna	$73 - $1,115	13%
Humana	$73 - $555	13%
America'S Ppo [1010]	$135 - $1,071	24%
Cigna	$291 - $1,356	52%
Phcs [1172]	$1,115	200%
Multiplan [1176]	$1,190	213%

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 $491.
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 North Memorial Health 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.