CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,213
Cash Discount Price: $2,336
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is $2,213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,336. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,336

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,213

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: $2,336 (418%)

Insurance Median: $2,213 (396%)

Cash: $2,336 (418% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,213 (396% 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 396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 296%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$1,230	220%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$1,312 - $1,794	235%
Amish/Mennonite	$1,352	242%
Sanford Health Plan	$1,352	242%
The Alliance	$1,724 - $2,036	309%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,893 - $2,164	339%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$2,016 - $2,213	361%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,026	363%
Besse Forest Products	$2,090	374%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$2,090	374%
Rice Lake School District	$2,090	374%
Wps Health Insurance	$2,176 - $2,373	390%
Medica Of Wi	$2,292 - $2,341	411%
Cigna	$2,336	418%
Corvel	$2,336	418%
First Health	$2,336	418%
Health Partners	$2,336	418%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$2,336	418%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$2,336	418%
Trilogy	$2,348 - $2,361	421%
Coventry	$2,361	423%
Health Smart	$2,361	423%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$2,385	427%

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 $2,336.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire 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.