CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: St Mary's Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $564
Cash Discount Price: $544
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at St Mary's Medical Center is $564. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $544. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 Nw R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$544

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$564

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: $544 (97%)

Insurance Median: $564 (101%)

Cash: $544 (97% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $564 (101% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$292 - $1,811	52%
Aetna	$298 - $545	53%
Medicaid / KanCare	$467	84%
Cigna	$545	98%
Home State	$545 - $871	98%
Medicare (plans)	$545 - $572	98%
Tricare	$545	98%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$545	98%
Kansas Superior	$556	100%
Healthy Blue	$572 - $668	102%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$762	136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$871 - $1,008	156%
6 Degrees	$1,089	195%

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 $544.
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 St Mary's 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.