CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $591
Cash Discount Price: $607
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is $591. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $607. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 W High St, Morris, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$607

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$591

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: $607 (109%)

Insurance Median: $591 (106%)

Cash: $607 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $591 (106% 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
Cigna	$62 - $3,654	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$76 - $2,339	14%
Caterpillar - All Plans	$79 - $2,192	14%
Capp Care Ppo-Oth	$84 - $2,339	15%
Aetna	$108 - $2,991	19%
Ambetter / Centene	$123 - $3,410	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$128 - $3,751	23%
Choicecare Hum Othr - All Other Plans	$141 - $3,898	25%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$141 - $3,898	25%
Multiplan Prime Ntwrk	$141 - $3,898	25%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$150 - $4,141	27%
Hfn All Plans - All Plans	$150 - $4,141	27%
Choicecare Hum Mcr Ppo	$586	105%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$603	108%

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 $607.
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 Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 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.