CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $345
Cash Discount Price: $971
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $345. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $971. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$971

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$345

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: $971 (174%)

Insurance Median: $345 (62%)

Cash: $971 (174% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $345 (62% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$117 - $327	21%
Cor Vel	$118 - $334	21%
Humana	$139 - $840	25%
Select Administrative Services Network	$144 - $1,014	26%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$154 - $1,087	28%
Cigna	$167 - $840	30%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$167 - $849	30%
Medicaid / KanCare	$167 - $429	30%
Medicare (plans)	$167 - $966	30%
UnitedHealthcare	$167 - $840	30%
Shared Health Mississippi	$175 - $882	31%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$192 - $1,159	34%
Ambetter / Centene	$234 - $849	42%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$270 - $1,188	48%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$270 - $1,188	48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$311 - $1,402	56%
Aetna	$373 - $942	67%
Zelis	$528 - $1,087	95%

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 $971.
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 Ochsner Watkins 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.