CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Fairview Park Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,659
Cash Discount Price: $12,197
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Fairview Park Hospital is $3,659. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Industrial Boulevard, Dublin, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,659

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: $12,197 (2185%)

Insurance Median: $3,659 (655%)

Cash: $12,197 (2185% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,659 (655% 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 655% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 555%). 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

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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
Prime Health	$1,379	247%
Employer'S Health Network	$1,408	252%
Rockport United Network	$1,408	252%
Identity Mco	$1,436	257%
Synergy Health Network	$1,436	257%
Amerigroup	$1,634	293%
Friday Health	$1,830	328%
Nhc Advantage	$2,317	415%
Pruitt Health	$2,317	415%
Peach State	$2,439	437%
Wellcare	$2,439	437%
Memorial Health Plan	$2,683 - $5,489	481%
United	$3,013 - $5,489	540%
Cigna	$3,318 - $4,428	594%
Centurion	$3,377	605%
Americas 1St Choice	$3,415	612%
Leavitt Risk Partners	$3,659	655%
Health One Alliance	$5,611	1005%
Dodge County Hospital	$6,098	1092%
American Steel Products	$10,367	1857%
City Of Eastman	$10,367	1857%
Graham Brothers Construction	$10,367	1857%
Multiplan	$10,977	1966%
Novanet	$10,977	1966%

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 $12,197.
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 Fairview Park Hospital 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.