CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $500
Cash Discount Price: $1,230
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $500. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,230. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,230

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$500

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: $1,230 (220%)

Insurance Median: $500 (90%)

Cash: $1,230 (220% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $500 (90% 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
Cigna	$56 - $2,206	10%
Viva	$115 - $1,526	21%
Phcs	$138 - $2,136	25%
Beech Street	$143 - $2,136	26%
One Health Plan	$150 - $1,983	27%
Aetna	$161 - $2,136	29%
Geha	$161 - $2,136	29%
Healthchoice	$161 - $2,136	29%
Alamed	$180 - $2,389	32%
Construction Claims Management	$186 - $2,469	33%
Multiplan	$189 - $2,502	34%
Corvel	$190 - $2,746	34%
Novanet	$192 - $2,548	34%
Humana	$196 - $2,593	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$197 - $767	35%
Department Of Labor	$200 - $2,654	36%
Heritage Summit Health	$200 - $2,654	36%
Pnoa	$207 - $2,746	37%
Three Rivers	$207 - $2,746	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$495	89%
Cooper Green	$500	90%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$500	90%
Triwest	$500	90%
United Mine Workers	$500	90%
Ambetter / Centene	$687	123%

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 $1,230.
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 Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System 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.