CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Rock County Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,279
Cash Discount Price: $2,315
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Rock County Hospital is $2,279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 East South Street, Bassett, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,279

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: $2,315 (415%)

Insurance Median: $2,279 (408%)

Cash: $2,315 (415% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,279 (408% 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 408% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 308%). 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

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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
Midlands Choice	$385	69%
Oscar	$385	69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$853 - $2,400	153%
Molina	$1,496 - $1,575	268%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,106 - $2,218	377%
Nebraska Total Care	$2,137 - $2,250	383%
Integrated Health Plan	$2,255 - $2,375	404%
Interplan Health Group	$2,255 - $2,375	404%
Coventry Health Care	$2,279 - $2,400	408%
First Health	$2,279 - $2,400	408%
Medica	$2,279 - $2,400	408%
Mutually Preferred	$2,279 - $2,400	408%
Multiplan	$2,303 - $2,425	413%
Ppo Next	$2,303 - $2,425	413%

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 $2,315.
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 Rock County 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.