CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $176
Cash Discount Price: $83
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $83. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 W 9Th St, Jasper, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$83

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$176

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: $83 (15%)

Insurance Median: $176 (32%)

Cash: $83 (15% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $176 (32% 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$47 - $574	8%
Aetna	$63 - $574	11%
Caresource In Marketplace	$63 - $718	11%
Humana	$63 - $574	11%
Tricare	$63 - $488	11%
Mdwise	$64 - $180	11%
Mhs Hoosier Care Connect	$64 - $180	11%
Immergrun	$76 - $211	14%
Ambetter / Centene	$82 - $747	15%
Onecare	$95 - $264	17%
Siho	$95 - $264	17%
Chamber Care	$98	18%
Encore	$100 - $328	18%
Encore Elite +	$100 - $1,379	18%
Noncontracted	$101 - $919	18%
Patoka Valley	$114 - $405	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$134 - $1,723	24%
Cigna	$139 - $392	25%
Sagamore	$139 - $392	25%

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 $83.
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 Memorial Hospital and Health Care 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.