CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Wheatland Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $254
Cash Discount Price: $386
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Wheatland Memorial Hospital is $254. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $386. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 3Rd St Nw, Harlowton, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$386

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$254

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: $386 (69%)

Insurance Median: $254 (45%)

Cash: $386 (69% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $254 (45% 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	$63 - $2,531	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$67 - $109	12%
Healthnet Federal-All Plans	$67 - $1,575	12%
Humana	$67 - $1,575	12%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$67 - $1,575	12%
Triwest-All Plans	$67 - $1,575	12%
Medica Prime Solutions-All Plans	$69 - $1,575	12%
Naphcare-All Plans	$108	19%
Allegiance Provider-All Plans	$112 - $2,195	20%
First Choice Big Sky-All Plans	$112 - $2,453	20%
City Of Billings-All Plans	$114 - $3,874	20%
Ccn-All Plans	$115 - $2,505	21%
First Health-All Plans	$115 - $2,479	21%
6 Degrees Health-All Plans	$121 - $2,453	22%
Community Health Ntwk-All Plans	$122 - $2,453	22%
Interwest Ppo-All Plans	$122 - $2,453	22%
Mountain Health Co-Op-All Plans	$123 - $2,453	22%
Rocky Mountain Health Network-All Plans	$123 - $2,453	22%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$125 - $2,453	22%
Pacific Steel & Recycling-All Plans	$126 - $2,453	23%
Amish Old Orders-All Plans	$197 - $1,937	35%
Fedmed Network-All Plans	$224 - $2,453	40%
Americas Choice-All Plans	$250 - $2,453	45%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$250 - $2,453	45%

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 $386.
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 Wheatland Memorial 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.