CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Memorial Hospital of Carbon County

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $844
Cash Discount Price: $1,044
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is $844. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,044. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2221 West Elm Street, Rawlins, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,044

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$844

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: $1,044 (187%)

Insurance Median: $844 (151%)

Cash: $1,044 (187% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $844 (151% 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
Lhi	$316	57%
Three_River_Providers_Network	$403 - $1,684	72%
Wise_Provider_Networks	$403 - $1,684	72%
Zelis	$403 - $1,684	72%
Corechoice	$483 - $2,021	87%
First_Choice_Health	$483 - $2,021	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$494 - $2,066	88%
Cigna	$499 - $2,089	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$516 - $2,156	92%
Interwests_Ppo_Network	$521 - $2,179	93%
Multiplan	$521 - $2,179	93%
Medicare (plans)	$1,168	209%
Vaccn	$1,168	209%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,246	402%

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 $1,044.
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 Memorial Hospital of Carbon County 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.