CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Singing River Gulfport

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $507
Cash Discount Price: $1,485
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Singing River Gulfport is $507. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,485. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,485

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$507

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: $1,485 (266%)

Insurance Median: $507 (91%)

Cash: $1,485 (266% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $507 (91% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$273 - $780	49%
Cigna	$469 - $9,277	84%
Aetna	$478 - $497	86%
Humana	$478 - $497	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$483 - $502	87%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$487 - $750	87%
Shared Health	$492 - $512	88%
Wellcare	$492 - $512	88%
Molina	$497	89%
Singing River Health System Employees	$560 - $604	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$703 - $731	126%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$844	151%
First Choice	$853	153%
Mississippi Physician'S Care Network	$877	157%
90 Degree Benefits	$891 - $926	160%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$902	162%

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 $1,485.
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 Singing River Gulfport 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.