CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Three Rivers Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,465
Cash Discount Price: $2,746
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Three Rivers Medical Center is $1,465. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,746. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2485 Highway 644, Louisa, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,746

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,465

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: $2,746 (492%)

Insurance Median: $1,465 (262%)

Cash: $2,746 (492% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,465 (262% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 162%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$209 - $4,118	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$220 - $1,465	39%
Humana	$220 - $3,066	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$220 - $2,549	39%
Wellcare Mcaid-All Plans	$231	41%
Multiplan Primary Network-All Other Plans	$2,746	492%
Cigna	$3,890	697%
Multiplan Complementary Network	$3,890	697%

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 $2,746.
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 Three Rivers Medical 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.