CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: North Alabama Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $710
Cash Discount Price: $905
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at North Alabama Medical Center is $710. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $905. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Veterans Drive, Florence, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$905

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$710

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: $905 (162%)

Insurance Median: $710 (127%)

Cash: $905 (162% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $710 (127% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$340 - $1,355	61%
Simpra Advantage	$462	83%
Healthspring Markets	$468	84%
Viva Health	$476	85%
UnitedHealthcare	$500 - $794	90%
Viva Health, Inc	$500 - $1,231	90%
Aetna	$510 - $1,430	91%
Humana	$525	94%
Performance Health	$597	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$650	116%
Cigna	$847 - $1,818	152%

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 $905.
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 North Alabama 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.