CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Jefferson County Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,148
Cash Discount Price: $1,160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Jefferson County Hospital is $2,148. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in Intersection Hyws 81 & 70, Waurika, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,148

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: $1,160 (208%)

Insurance Median: $2,148 (385%)

Cash: $1,160 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,148 (385% 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 385% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 285%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$984 - $1,545	176%
Medica	$1,388	249%
Healthcare Highways	$1,454 - $2,148	260%
Humana	$1,785	320%
Friday Health Plan	$1,927	345%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,247	403%
Oklahoma Health Network (Ohn)	$2,644	474%
Aetna	$2,809	503%
Coventry	$2,809	503%
Cigna	$2,974	533%
First Health	$2,974	533%
Osma Health	$2,974	533%
Preferred Community Choice	$3,041	545%
Healthsmart	$3,107	557%

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 $1,160.
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 Jefferson 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.