CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $546
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,169
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Grady Memorial Hospital is $546. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$546

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: $5,169 (926%)
Insurance Median: $546 (98%)
Cash: $5,169 (926% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $546 (98% 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
Amerigroup $61 - $841 11%
Caresource $61 - $873 11%
Peach State $61 - $771 11%
Aetna $65 - $2,300 12%
Ambetter / Centene $65 - $765 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 - $4,135 12%
Cigna $65 - $3,058 12%
Humana $65 - $546 12%
Kaiser $65 - $3,918 12%
Medicare (plans) $65 - $546 12%
UnitedHealthcare $65 - $3,722 12%
Vaccn $65 - $546 12%
Wellcare $65 - $546 12%
Clear Spring Health $69 - $573 12%
Clover $69 - $573 12%
Usp Naphcare $72 - $3,102 13%
Oscar Health $93 - $3,360 17%
Multiplan $3,980 713%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive Se, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals