CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Highland Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $656
Cash Discount Price: $475
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Highland Hills Medical Center is $656. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $475. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Getwell Drive, Senatobia, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$475

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$656

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: $475 (85%)

Insurance Median: $656 (118%)

Cash: $475 (85% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $656 (118% 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
Medicare (plans)	$114 - $719	20%
Molina_Him	$114 - $728	20%
Medicaid / KanCare	$158 - $399	28%
Molina_Chip	$188 - $603	34%
Cigna	$472 - $1,010	85%
Aetna	$708 - $1,514	127%
First_Choice	$753	135%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$803 - $904	144%
Mpcn_Comm	$813	146%
Bhsg	$1,062 - $2,272	190%
Vantage_Administered	$1,130	202%

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 $475.
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 Highland Hills Medical 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.