CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mary Lanning Healthcare

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $455
Cash Discount Price: $1,759
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mary Lanning Healthcare is $455. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,759. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 N St Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,759

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$455

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: $1,759 (315%)

Insurance Median: $455 (82%)

Cash: $1,759 (315% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $455 (82% 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
Tricare	$61 - $533	11%
Aetna	$65 - $3,071	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $3,490	12%
Medica Mcr Adv	$65 - $567	12%
Ne Total Care Mcr Adv	$65 - $567	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$65 - $3,315	12%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$65 - $567	12%
Consociate Inc-All Plans	$101 - $2,931	18%
Ambetter / Centene	$107 - $2,553	19%
Medica-All Other Plans	$114 - $3,036	20%
Nhn/Mna-All Plans	$124 - $2,827	22%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$139 - $3,141	25%
Workers Compensation-All Plans	$326 - $3,420	58%
Multiplan-All Plans	$377 - $3,315	68%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans	$377 - $3,141	68%

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 $1,759.
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 Mary Lanning 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.