CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $937
Cash Discount Price: $1,992
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Columbus Community Hospital is $937. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,992. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,992

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$937

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: $1,992 (357%)

Insurance Median: $937 (168%)

Cash: $1,992 (357% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $937 (168% 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
Alliance	$526	94%
Dean Health Plan	$558 - $2,709	100%
My Choice Wisconsin	$558 - $823	100%
Quartz	$558 - $2,379	100%
Security Health Plan	$558 - $2,703	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$558 - $3,005	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$823 - $2,788	147%
Icare	$823 - $1,050	147%
Cigna	$2,165	388%
Health Payment Systems	$2,716	487%
Trilogy	$2,969	532%
Wps	$3,049	546%
Healtheos	$3,150 - $3,368	564%
First Health	$3,186	571%
Humana	$3,259	584%

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 $1,992.
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 Columbus Community 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.