CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $710
Cash Discount Price: $947
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Wayne General Hospital is $710. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $947. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$947

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$710

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: $947 (170%)

Insurance Median: $710 (127%)

Cash: $947 (170% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $710 (127% 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
Cigna	$284 - $505	51%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans	$379	68%
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans	$386	69%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans	$386	69%
Medicaid / KanCare	$386	69%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans	$386	69%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans	$424	76%
Humana	$454	81%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans	$505	90%
Magnolia Mcare Adv	$505	90%
Molina Mcare Adv	$505	90%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv	$505	90%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans	$505	90%
Phcs-All Plans	$710	127%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans	$805	144%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans	$805	144%
Ppoplus-All Plans	$805	144%
First Choice-All Other Plans	$852	153%
First Health-All Plans	$852	153%
Geha Ppo-All Plans	$852	153%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans	$852	153%
United Providers-All Plans	$852	153%
Ahs-All Plans	$873	156%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans	$900	161%
Aetna	$947	170%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans	$947	170%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans	$1,160	208%
First Choice Hie	$1,184	212%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,771	317%

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 $947.
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 Wayne General 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.