CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Fostoria Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,897
Cash Discount Price: $2,327
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Fostoria Community Hospital is $1,897. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,327. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Van Buren Street, Fostoria, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,327

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,897

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: $2,327 (417%)

Insurance Median: $1,897 (340%)

Cash: $2,327 (417% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,897 (340% 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 340% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 240%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Paramount Health Care	$177 - $1,897	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$181 - $2,390	32%
Health Alliance Plan	$181 - $2,685	32%
Health Value Management	$181 - $775	32%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$186 - $798	33%
Buckeye Community Health Plan Inc	$206 - $1,300	37%
Aetna	$208 - $2,399	37%
Dayton Area Health Plan Dba Caresource	$286 - $1,486	51%
Meridian Health Plan Of Mi	$299	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$520 - $2,141	93%
Amerihealth	$545	98%
Veterans Affairs	$788	141%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$2,023 - $2,152	362%
Frontpath Health Coalition	$2,062	369%
Ohio Health Choice	$2,327	417%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$2,327 - $2,685	417%
Health Ohio Network	$2,828	507%
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company	$2,857	512%

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 $2,327.
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 Fostoria Community 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.