CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $564
Cash Discount Price: $1,202
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Artesia General Hospital is $564. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$564

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: $1,202 (215%)

Insurance Median: $564 (101%)

Cash: $1,202 (215% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $564 (101% 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
Zelis	$165 - $1,361	30%
First Health	$234 - $3,062	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$364 - $2,041	65%
Geha	$424 - $2,722	76%
Omni Networks	$424 - $2,381	76%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$454 - $2,552	81%
Cigna	$515 - $3,062	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$515 - $2,892	92%
Triwest	$521	93%
Humana	$531 - $584	95%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$531 - $893	95%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$531 - $631	95%
Vistacare Hospice	$531	95%
Galaxy Health	$545 - $3,062	98%
One Health Plan	$545 - $3,062	98%
Multiplan	$551 - $3,096	99%
United Payors & United Providers	$564 - $3,164	101%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$576 - $3,232	103%
New Mexico Health Connections	$903	162%

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 $1,202.
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 Artesia General 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.