CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Decatur County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $592
Cash Discount Price: $1,055
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Decatur County Memorial Hospital is $592. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,055. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 720 North Lincoln Street, Greensburg, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,055

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$592

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: $1,055 (189%)

Insurance Median: $592 (106%)

Cash: $1,055 (189% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $592 (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
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $1,956	5%
Aetna	$65 - $1,496	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $1,968	12%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$65 - $599	12%
Choice Care Mcr Adv	$65 - $571	12%
Choicecare Commercial-All Other Plans	$65 - $1,830	12%
Encircle-All Plans	$65 - $1,673	12%
Siho Mcr Adv	$65 - $571	12%
Thcg/Encore-All Plans	$65 - $1,850	12%
Caresource Just4Me-All Other Plans	$75 - $970	13%
Cigna	$94 - $1,515	17%
Medicaid / KanCare	$176 - $1,968	32%
Siho-All Other Plans	$592 - $1,909	106%
Sagamore Health-All Plans	$677 - $1,574	121%
Healthsource Indiana-All Plans	$761 - $1,771	136%

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 $1,055.
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 Decatur County Memorial 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.