CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Athens Limestone Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $527
Cash Discount Price: $1,605
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Athens Limestone Hospital is $527. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,605. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 West Market Street, Athens, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,605

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$527

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: $1,605 (288%)

Insurance Median: $527 (94%)

Cash: $1,605 (288% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $527 (94% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$308 - $848	55%
Viva	$495 - $1,406	89%
Aetna	$505 - $1,406	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$507 - $1,627	91%
Cigna	$510 - $680	91%
Devoted	$510	91%
Wellcare	$545	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$990	177%

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 $1,605.
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 Athens Limestone 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.