CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $230
  • Cash Discount Price: $922
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $230. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $922. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$922

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$230

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: $922 (165%)
Insurance Median: $230 (41%)
Cash: $922 (165% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $230 (41% 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.

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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 $66 - $2,036 12%
Ambetter / Centene $66 - $769 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $2,150 12%
Humana $66 - $1,923 12%
Tricare $66 - $769 12%
Triwest $66 - $769 12%
UnitedHealthcare $66 - $769 12%
Veteran'S Affairs $66 - $769 12%
Healthlink $127 - $1,471 23%
First Health $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Clayco $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Evolutions $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Health Management Network $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Life Church $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Missouri State University $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Shinesolar $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Sumnerone $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Trailiner $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $156 - $1,810 28%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $156 - $1,810 28%
Phcs $156 - $1,923 28%
Cigna $166 - $1,921 30%
Mercy - Compresults $176 - $2,036 32%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $176 - $2,036 32%
Mercy - Novasys $176 - $2,036 32%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $176 - $2,036 32%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $176 - $2,036 32%
Right Choice-Alliance $185 - $2,150 33%
Right Choice-Regular $189 - $2,195 34%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals