CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Cox Medical Centers

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $545
Cash Discount Price: $1,124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Cox Medical Centers is $545. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3801 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$545

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: $1,124 (201%)

Insurance Median: $545 (98%)

Cash: $1,124 (201% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $545 (98% 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
Parkcrest Dental Group	$475	85%
Coastal Energy Corporation	$479	86%
Heart Of America Beverage Company	$489	88%
Loren Cook	$499	89%
Springfieldgreene Co Library	$509	91%
Src Holdings Corporation	$513	92%
Ozark Anesthesia Assoc. Inc	$519	93%
Missouri Affiliated School Consortium (Masc)	$533	95%
Justice Furniture And Bedding Co	$535	96%
The Durham Company	$535	96%
Ozark County	$539	97%
Ozarks Cocacola	$544	97%
Cox Healthplans	$545	98%
Health Net Federal Services	$545	98%
Humana	$545	98%
Medrisk Llc	$545	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$545 - $2,122	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$553	99%
Flora Farms	$554	99%
Advanced Concrete Technology	$560	100%
Allwell	$561	100%
Devoted	$583	104%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$583	104%
Texas Co Memorial Hospital	$1,432	257%
Bjc Health Solutions	$1,547	277%

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 $1,124.
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 Cox Medical Centers 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.