CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Harrison County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $711
Cash Discount Price: $797
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Harrison County Community Hospital is $711. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $797. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Miller Street, Bethany, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$797

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$711

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: $797 (143%)

Insurance Median: $711 (127%)

Cash: $797 (143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $711 (127% 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
Cigna	$168 - $981	30%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$168 - $768	30%
Care Improvement Plus	$173 - $711	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$180 - $1,079	32%
Allwell	$194 - $711	35%
Ambetter / Centene	$194 - $711	35%
Blue Advantage Plus	$194 - $711	35%
Humana	$194 - $1,103	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$194 - $1,042	35%
Aetna	$236 - $1,079	42%
6 Degrees Health	$244 - $981	44%
Healthy Blue	$600 - $609	107%
Home State	$600 - $609	107%
Multiplan	$981	176%
Wellmark	$981	176%

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 $797.
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 Harrison County Community Hospital 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.