CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,082
Cash Discount Price: $830
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at New Ulm Medical Center is $1,082. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $830. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$830

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,082

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: $830 (149%)

Insurance Median: $1,082 (194%)

Cash: $830 (149% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,082 (194% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$193 - $1,158	35%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$312 - $435	56%
Medica Health System	$345 - $1,411	62%
Health Partners	$499 - $1,259	89%
Medicaid / KanCare	$521 - $1,038	93%
Aetna	$535 - $1,847	96%
Medicare (plans)	$563 - $958	101%
Medica	$591 - $1,339	106%
Hennepin Health	$593	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$651 - $1,046	117%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U)	$689 - $768	123%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr)	$801	143%
South Country Health Alliance	$918 - $1,121	164%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U)	$1,039 - $1,157	186%
Medica Ubh (A)	$1,086 - $1,453	195%
Medica Mhps	$1,203 - $1,341	215%
Medica Ubh Pmap	$1,242 - $1,730	222%
Medica Ubh (N)	$1,298 - $1,816	233%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$1,304 - $1,816	234%
Cigna	$1,373 - $1,768	246%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$1,430 - $1,668	256%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$1,557 - $1,816	279%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$1,854 - $2,162	332%

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 $830.
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 New Ulm Medical 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.