CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $556
  • Cash Discount Price: $512
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $556. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $512. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$512

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$556

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: $512 (92%)
Insurance Median: $556 (100%)
Cash: $512 (92% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $556 (100% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $181 32%
Choicecare $410 73%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $512 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $545 98%
Humana $545 - $615 98%
Medicare (plans) $545 98%
Simpra $545 98%
UnitedHealthcare $545 - $1,024 98%
Viva $545 - $615 98%
Aetna $556 - $563 100%
Cigna $563 101%
Healthnet $563 101%
Workers Comp $871 156%
Seven Corners $926 166%
Healthspring $1,024 183%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals