CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $663
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,536
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $663. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,536. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,536

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$663

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: $2,536 (454%)
Insurance Median: $663 (119%)
Cash: $2,536 (454% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $663 (119% 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
Ambetter / Centene $370 66%
Friday Health $380 68%
Cigna $393 - $2,029 70%
Absolute Total Care $456 82%
Nhc Advantage $482 86%
Peach State $507 91%
United $510 - $1,141 91%
Memorial Health Plan $558 - $1,141 100%
Amerigroup $624 112%
Centurion $702 126%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $1,014 182%
Health One Alliance $1,167 209%
Prime Health $1,379 247%
Employer'S Health Network $1,408 252%
Novanet $2,282 409%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals