CMS Price Transparency Data
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
Facility: Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc
Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 93306
- Insurance Median: $432
- Cash Discount Price: $783
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc is $432. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $783. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$783
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$432
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: $783 (140%)
Insurance Median: $432 (77%)
Cash: $783 (140% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $432 (77% 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.
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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 | $168 - $1,460 | 30% |
| Humana | $168 - $733 | 30% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $168 - $575 | 30% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $178 - $958 | 32% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Independent Health [20197] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Medical Associates Health [20444] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Medicare (plans) | $178 - $1,073 | 32% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| Tricare | $178 - $733 | 32% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $178 - $1,517 | 32% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $181 - $748 | 32% |
| Cigna | $183 - $1,629 | 33% |
| Webtpa Contracted [320417] | $207 - $805 | 37% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $245 - $575 | 44% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $245 - $575 | 44% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $245 - $575 | 44% |
| Medica Contracted [320239] | $247 - $1,073 | 44% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $296 - $1,629 | 53% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $296 - $1,629 | 53% |
| Quik Trip Contracted [320447] | $296 - $1,150 | 53% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $296 - $1,150 | 53% |
| Benefit Management Contracted [320052] | $321 - $1,437 | 58% |
| Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] | $346 - $1,341 | 62% |
| Osma Health Contracted [320292] | $346 - $1,341 | 62% |
| Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] | $370 - $1,437 | 66% |
| Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] | $370 - $1,437 | 66% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $370 - $1,533 | 66% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $391 - $1,517 | 70% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $395 - $1,724 | 71% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $401 - $1,554 | 72% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $420 - $1,629 | 75% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $420 - $1,629 | 75% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $420 - $1,629 | 75% |
| Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] | $420 - $1,629 | 75% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $420 - $1,629 | 75% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $420 - $1,629 | 75% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $420 - $1,629 | 75% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $1,097 | 197% |