CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,713
Cash Discount Price: $2,367
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is $1,713. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,367. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1460 G Street, Springfield, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,367

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,713

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: $2,367 (424%)

Insurance Median: $1,713 (307%)

Cash: $2,367 (424% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,713 (307% 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 307% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 207%). 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

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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
Pacificsource Hlthier Or	$476	85%
Pacificsource Mcaid	$476	85%
Trillium Mcaid-All Plans	$476	85%
Healthnet Mcd	$518	93%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$610	109%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$640	115%
Kaiser Mcaid	$888	159%
Providence Hp Pebb	$1,219	218%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,453	260%
Pacificsource Individual	$1,973	353%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$2,020	362%
Pacificsource Non-Individ	$2,565	459%
Providence Hp - All Other Plans	$2,565	459%
Pacificsource Psn/Voyager - All Other Plans	$2,643	473%
Cigna	$2,734	490%
Aetna	$3,156	565%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,156	565%
Kaiser Comm - All Other Plans	$10,653	1908%

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 $2,367.
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 McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center 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.