CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Methodist Fremont Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,836
Cash Discount Price: $1,234
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Methodist Fremont Health is $2,836. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 East 23Rd St, Fremont, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,836

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: $1,234 (221%)

Insurance Median: $2,836 (508%)

Cash: $1,234 (221% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,836 (508% 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 508% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 408%). 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.

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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
Aetna	$598 - $3,203	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$598 - $2,986	107%
Humana	$598	107%
Medica	$598	107%
Medicare (plans)	$598 - $610	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$598 - $3,006	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,238	222%
Elite Choice	$1,240	222%
Elevate By Medica	$1,501	269%
Alliance Nhn	$1,942	348%
Ne Furniture Mart	$2,769	496%
Medica Choice	$2,936	526%
Multiplan	$3,002	538%
Midlands Choice	$3,136	562%

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 $1,234.
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 Methodist Fremont Health 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.