CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $247
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,720
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph is $247. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,720. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5325 Faraon Street, Saint Joseph, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,720

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$247

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: $2,720 (487%)
Insurance Median: $247 (44%)
Cash: $2,720 (487% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $247 (44% 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.

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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
Aetna $51 - $2,646 9%
Medicaid / KanCare $51 - $178 9%
UnitedHealthcare $51 - $4,512 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $64 - $2,778 11%
Amerigroup Of Iowa $65 - $224 12%
Iowa Total Care $65 - $224 12%
Molina Of Iowa $65 - $224 12%
Centurion $202 - $2,240 36%
Multiplan $230 - $2,880 41%
Geha Shared Services $234 - $2,598 42%
Freedom Select Healthlink $247 - $2,748 44%
Healthlink Open Access $247 - $2,748 44%
Preferred Health Professional $247 - $2,748 44%
Sisco $247 - $2,748 44%
Cigna $253 - $2,816 45%
Ambetter / Centene $320 - $1,050 57%
Home State Of Missouri $4,640 831%
Healthy Blue Of Missouri $5,696 1020%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5325 Faraon Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals