CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Taylor Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $184
Cash Discount Price: $479
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Taylor Regional Hospital is $184. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $479. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Old Lebanon Road, Campbellsville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$479

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$184

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: $479 (86%)

Insurance Median: $184 (33%)

Cash: $479 (86% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $184 (33% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$39 - $1,786	7%
Medicaid / KanCare	$43 - $416	8%
Humana	$58 - $1,306	10%
Medicare (plans)	$65 - $513	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$65 - $858	12%
Healthsmart Accel Pro Fee Only - All Other Plans	$67	12%
Healthsmart Ppo Pro Fee Only	$70	13%
Cigna	$81 - $780	15%
Healthsmart Hpo Pro Fee Only	$85	15%
Caresource Mcr Adv-All Plans	$110 - $861	20%
Aetna	$121 - $1,162	22%
Coventry-First Health-All Other Plans	$126 - $1,214	23%
Siho Network-All Plans	$135 - $1,300	24%
Multiplan-All Plans	$149 - $1,439	27%

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 $479.
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 Taylor Regional 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.