CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Sullivan County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $872
Cash Discount Price: $1,488
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Sullivan County Community Hospital is $872. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,488. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2200 N Section St, Sullivan, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,488

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$872

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: $1,488 (267%)

Insurance Median: $872 (156%)

Cash: $1,488 (267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $872 (156% 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
Mhs Hlthy In Mcaid	$558	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$595	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$595 - $1,047	107%
Mdwise Mcr Adv	$595	107%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$595	107%
Humana	$601 - $1,984	108%
Siho - All Plans	$1,488	267%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,686	302%
Mdwise Mcaid - All Other Plans	$1,984	355%
Mhs Mcaid - All Other Plans	$1,984	355%

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 $1,488.
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 Sullivan County Community 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.