CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Perham Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $717
Cash Discount Price: $892
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Perham Health is $717. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $892. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$892

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$717

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: $892 (160%)

Insurance Median: $717 (128%)

Cash: $892 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $717 (128% 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	$217 - $1,700	39%
Health Partners Mcr Adv	$217 - $717	39%
Humana	$217 - $717	39%
Medica Mcr Adv	$217 - $717	39%
Medicare (plans)	$217 - $797	39%
Ucare Mn Senior Health Options	$217 - $717	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$223 - $1,644	40%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care Dual	$227 - $753	41%
Ucare Mn Medical Assistance	$229 - $759	41%
Ucare Mn Minnesota Care	$229 - $759	41%
Ucare Mn Senior Care Plus	$229 - $759	41%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care	$229 - $759	41%
Medicaid / KanCare	$230 - $760	41%
Medica Mcaid Mn Care	$233 - $772	42%
Medica Mn (Msho)	$262 - $868	47%
Ucare Individual And Family Plan-All Other Plans	$264 - $873	47%
Medica Mn Senior Hp/Outside Mn	$290 - $959	52%
Health Partners Minnesota Care	$318 - $1,054	57%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans	$466 - $1,543	83%
Preferred One (Pchp, Pic, Pas)-All Other Plans	$478 - $1,581	86%
Health Partners-All Plans	$522 - $1,729	94%
Preferred One (Ppo)	$541 - $1,792	97%
Sanford Health Plan-All Plans	$541 - $1,792	97%

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 $892.
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 Perham Health 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.