CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Okeene Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,314
Cash Discount Price: $1,562
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Okeene Municipal Hospital is $1,314. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,562. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 East F Street, Okeene, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,562

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,314

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: $1,562 (280%)

Insurance Median: $1,314 (235%)

Cash: $1,562 (280% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,314 (235% 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 235% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 135%). 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.

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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
Pref Community Choice Ppo-All Plans	$293	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$407 - $1,113	73%
Coventry Mcr Adv	$1,113	199%
Global Health Mcr Adv	$1,113	199%
Humana	$1,113 - $1,953	199%
Medicare (plans)	$1,113	199%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,113 - $1,389	199%
Cigna	$1,195	214%
Ihs-All Plans	$1,266	227%
Ok Complete Health Comm-All Other Plans	$1,358	243%
Aetna	$1,367 - $1,953	245%
Healthchoice Ip Only-All Plans	$1,367	245%
Global Health-All Other Plans	$1,447	259%
Healthcare Highways-All Plans	$1,465	262%
Phcs Savility/Multiplan - All Plans	$1,465	262%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans	$1,503	269%
Community Care Hmo-All Plans	$1,758	315%
Ok Complete Health Mcaid	$1,953	350%

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 $1,562.
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 Okeene Municipal 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.