CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Olivia Hospital & Clinic

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $858
Cash Discount Price: $1,288
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Olivia Hospital & Clinic is $858. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Healthy Way, Olivia, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$858

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: $1,288 (231%)

Insurance Median: $858 (154%)

Cash: $1,288 (231% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $858 (154% 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
Medicare (plans)	$705 - $756	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$715 - $2,549	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$729 - $2,120	131%
Medicaid / KanCare	$736 - $969	132%
Healthpartners [900713]	$1,817 - $1,867	325%
Medica [900156]	$1,993 - $2,048	357%
First Health Network [950334]	$2,021 - $2,076	362%

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 $1,288.
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 Olivia Hospital & Clinic 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.