CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Seiling Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,504
Cash Discount Price: $789
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Seiling Municipal Hospital is $1,504. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $789. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 Ne Highway 60, Seiling, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$789

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,504

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: $789 (141%)

Insurance Median: $1,504 (269%)

Cash: $789 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,504 (269% 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 269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 169%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$240 - $789	43%
Aetna	$789 - $1,836	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$789 - $1,561	141%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$789	141%
Humana	$797 - $1,836	143%
Healthchoice Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$963	173%
Coventry Comm - All Plans	$1,285	230%
Cigna	$1,454	260%
Multiplan Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$1,469	263%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,539	276%
Community Choice Ppo Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$1,561	280%
Preferred Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$1,561	280%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$1,836	329%

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 $789.
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 Seiling 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.