CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,099
Cash Discount Price: $1,160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $1,099. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,099

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: $1,160 (208%)

Insurance Median: $1,099 (197%)

Cash: $1,160 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,099 (197% 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
Tricare	$169 - $508	30%
Peach State Health Plan	$198	35%
Health One Alliance	$249 - $736	45%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange	$258 - $762	46%
Wellcare	$261 - $649	47%
Zelis Network Solutions	$292 - $1,016	52%
Amerigroup	$299 - $743	54%
Medicaid / KanCare	$299 - $743	54%
Peachstate	$314 - $780	56%
Caresource	$329 - $818	59%
Va Contract	$381	68%
Hospice	$500	90%
Medicare (plans)	$500	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$508 - $3,307	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$508 - $2,794	91%
Aetna	$510 - $2,857	91%
Clover Health	$510	91%
Humana	$533 - $1,654	95%
Pruitt Health Premier	$550	99%
Self Pay 50	$666 - $1,654	119%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans	$1,199 - $2,976	215%
Self Pay	$1,199 - $2,976	215%
Cigna	$1,216 - $3,019	218%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans	$1,332 - $3,307	239%
Ga Workers Comp	$1,436	257%

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 $1,160.
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 Tift Regional Medical Center 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.