CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mountrail County Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $713
Cash Discount Price: $828
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mountrail County Medical Center Inc is $713. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $828. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 6Th St Se, Stanley, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$828

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$713

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: $828 (148%)

Insurance Median: $713 (128%)

Cash: $828 (148% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $713 (128% 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
Nextblue	$345 - $501	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$345 - $501	62%
Aetna	$563 - $818	101%
Provider Network Of America	$600 - $872	107%
First Choice Health	$675 - $981	121%
Health Partners	$713 - $1,036	128%
Humana	$713 - $1,036	128%
Sanford Health Plan	$713 - $1,036	128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$750 - $1,090	134%

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 $828.
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 Mountrail County Medical Center Inc 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.