CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Miller County Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,190
Cash Discount Price: $784
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Miller County Hospital is $1,190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $784. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$784

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,190

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: $784 (140%)

Insurance Median: $1,190 (213%)

Cash: $784 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,190 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Aetna	$700 - $1,050	125%
Ambetter / Centene	$700	125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$700 - $1,260	125%
Choicecare	$700 - $1,190	125%
Humana	$700 - $1,120	125%
Integrated Health Plan	$1,050	188%
Great West	$1,120	201%
Coventry	$1,190	213%
Beech Street	$1,218	218%
Cigna	$1,218	218%
First Health/Hf	$1,260	226%
First Health/Ccn	$1,330	238%

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 $784.
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 Miller County 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.