CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Dunes Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $670
Cash Discount Price: $844
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Dunes Surgical Hospital is $670. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $844. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 N Sioux Point Road, Dakota Dunes, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$844

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$670

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: $844 (151%)

Insurance Median: $670 (120%)

Cash: $844 (151% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $670 (120% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$513	92%
Ne Total Care	$563	101%
Siouxland Pace	$563	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$563 - $1,441	101%
Ia Total Care	$574	103%
Wellpoint	$574	103%
Molina	$580	104%
Amerigroup	$582	104%
Oscar	$670	120%
Cigna	$1,261	226%
Midlands Choice	$1,261	226%
Avera Health Plans	$1,351	242%
Multiplan	$1,351	242%
Accountable Healthplan	$1,531	274%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,531	274%
Health Partners	$1,747	313%

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 $844.
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 Dunes Surgical 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.