CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,088
Cash Discount Price: $1,446
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mercy Medical Center is $2,088. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,446. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2700 Nw Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,446

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,088

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: $1,446 (259%)

Insurance Median: $2,088 (374%)

Cash: $1,446 (259% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,088 (374% 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 374% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 274%). 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
Umpqua	$467	84%
Moda Health	$591 - $2,142	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$620 - $1,951	111%
Healthnet	$620 - $2,576	111%
Atrio	$632	113%
Providence	$1,071 - $2,604	192%
Cigna	$2,034 - $2,115	364%
Pacificsource	$2,034	364%
Premera	$2,115 - $2,251	379%
Aetna	$2,170 - $2,441	389%
United	$2,305	413%
First Choice	$2,441	437%

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 $1,446.
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 Mercy 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.