CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Cascade Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,082
Cash Discount Price: $1,498
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Cascade Medical Center is $1,082. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,498. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 817 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,498

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,082

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: $1,498 (268%)

Insurance Median: $1,082 (194%)

Cash: $1,498 (268% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,082 (194% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$77 - $3,720	14%
Asuris Northwest Health	$77 - $3,720	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$77 - $3,141	14%
Humana	$77 - $2,390	14%
Medicare (plans)	$77 - $2,390	14%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$78 - $2,414	14%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv	$84 - $2,581	15%
Tricare	$202	36%
Medicaid / KanCare	$254 - $2,208	45%
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$265 - $2,299	47%
Coordinated Care Of Wa Mcd Rep	$265 - $2,299	47%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$265 - $2,299	47%
First Choice Health Network	$277	50%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$277	50%
Ambetter / Centene	$298 - $2,591	53%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$309 - $2,686	55%
Cigna	$398 - $3,455	71%
Washington Department Of Labor And Industry	$425 - $3,687	76%

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 $1,498.
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 Cascade 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.