CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Roundup Memorial Healthcare

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,347
Cash Discount Price: $2,470
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Roundup Memorial Healthcare is $2,347. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,470. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1202 3Rd St W, Roundup, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,470

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,347

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: $2,470 (442%)

Insurance Median: $2,347 (420%)

Cash: $2,470 (442% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,347 (420% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 420% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 320%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 (%)

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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
Tricare	$1,210	217%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,210	217%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$1,210	217%
Geha-All Plans	$2,025	363%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,223 - $2,470	398%
Ebms (Rmhn Network) - All Plans	$2,346	420%
Pacific Source-All Plans	$2,346	420%
First Choice-All Plans	$2,396	429%
Montana Health Co-Op Ppo/Pos - All Plans	$2,396	429%
Multiplan-All Plans	$2,396	429%

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 $2,470.
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 Roundup Memorial Healthcare 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.