CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Community Hospital, LLC

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,792
Cash Discount Price: $1,577
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Community Hospital, LLC is $1,792. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,577. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Southwest 89Th Street, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,577

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,792

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: $1,577 (282%)

Insurance Median: $1,792 (321%)

Cash: $1,577 (282% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,792 (321% 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 321% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 221%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$114 - $1,829	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$403	72%
Healthchoice	$932	167%
Cigna	$1,070 - $3,766	192%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,244	223%
First Health	$1,754	314%
Medica	$2,439	437%
Global Health	$2,913	522%
Community Care	$3,387	607%
Healthcare Highways	$3,387	607%
Humana	$4,064	728%
Phcs	$4,742	849%
Preferred Community Choice	$4,742	849%

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 $1,577.
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 Community Hospital, LLC 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.