CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Memorial Satilla Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,069
Cash Discount Price: $8,693
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Memorial Satilla Health is $2,069. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,693. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Tebeau Street, Waycross, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,693

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,069

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: $8,693 (1557%)

Insurance Median: $2,069 (371%)

Cash: $8,693 (1557% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,069 (371% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 371% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 271%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Amerigroup	$1,165	209%
Friday Health	$1,304	234%
Prime Health	$1,379	247%
Employer'S Health Network	$1,408	252%
Nhc Advantage	$1,652	296%
Pruitt Health	$1,652	296%
Peach State	$1,739	312%
Wellcare	$1,739	312%
Cigna	$2,069 - $6,954	371%
Centurion	$2,407	431%
United	$2,608 - $3,912	467%
Health One Alliance	$3,999	716%
Value Option	$4,346	779%
Multiplan	$5,850	1048%
Novanet	$7,824	1402%

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 $8,693.
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 Satilla Health 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.