CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,563
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus is $1,563. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,563

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,563 (280%)

Ins. Median: $1,563 (280% 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 280% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 180%). 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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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_Community_Care	$61	11%
Caresource_Georgia_Families	$61	11%
Peachstate_Health_Plan	$61	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$404 - $1,849	72%
Caresource	$404 - $607	72%
Humana	$404 - $2,318	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$404	72%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration	$404	72%
Aetna	$413 - $2,214	74%
Clover_Health	$413	74%
Devoted_Health	$421	75%
Pruitthealth	$425	76%
Ambetter / Centene	$647	116%
Sea_Island	$1,849	331%
Sghs_Meritain	$1,849	331%
Coventryone_Hix	$1,980	355%
United_Healthcare	$2,011	360%
Medishare	$2,214	397%
Choicecare	$2,318	415%
Cigna	$2,318	415%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg	$2,318	415%
First_Health_Southcare	$2,344	420%
One_Health_Great_West	$2,344	420%
Pponext	$2,474	443%

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 $X.
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 Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus 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.