CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Banner Wyoming Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,542
Cash Discount Price: $1,124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Banner Wyoming Medical Center is $2,542. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1233 East 2Nd St, Casper, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,542

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: $1,124 (201%)

Insurance Median: $2,542 (455%)

Cash: $1,124 (201% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,542 (455% 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 455% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 355%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$548 - $2,216	98%
Humana	$559	100%
Interwest Health	$559 - $2,622	100%
Prime Health Services	$559 - $2,622	100%
Banner Health	$723	130%
Naphcare	$740 - $795	133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,798 - $1,838	322%
Imagine Health, Llc (Wka Wise Provider Network)	$2,194	393%
Hue Health, Inc	$2,275	408%
Cigna	$2,328	417%
Medica	$2,408	431%
Mountain Health Cooperative (Co-Op)	$2,489	446%
First Choice Health Network	$2,542	455%
Multiplan	$2,542	455%
Coventry	$2,569	460%
First Health	$2,569	460%

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 $1,124.
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 Banner Wyoming 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.