CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $967
Cash Discount Price: $520
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University of Mississippi Med Center is $967. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $520. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$520

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$967

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: $520 (93%)

Insurance Median: $967 (173%)

Cash: $520 (93% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $967 (173% 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
Ms-Can-Molina	$430	77%
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$435	78%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$439	79%
Medicare (plans)	$493	88%
Tricare	$493	88%
Va_Ccn	$493	88%
Medadv_Primewell	$508	91%
Medadv_Uhc	$508	91%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$508	91%
Wellcare	$508	91%
Humana	$513	92%
Cigna	$754	135%
Molina-Chip	$919	165%
Magnolia-Chip	$940	168%
Truecare-Chip	$940	168%
Advhealth	$967	173%
United	$970	174%
United-Options	$976	175%
Ppoplus	$1,014	182%
Firsthealth	$1,040	186%
Multiplan	$1,040	186%
Molina_Exchange	$1,061	190%
Aetna	$1,105	198%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$1,105	198%
Mpcn	$1,166	209%
Phcs	$1,170	210%
Firstchoice	$1,233	221%
Firstchoice-Hum	$1,233	221%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,243	223%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,300	233%
Primewell	$1,300	233%

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 $520.
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 University of Mississippi Med 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.