CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $258
Cash Discount Price: $639
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $258. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $639. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$639

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$258

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: $639 (114%)

Insurance Median: $258 (46%)

Cash: $639 (114% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $258 (46% 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	$50 - $1,400	9%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$52 - $980	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$55 - $1,750	10%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$64 - $980	11%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$64 - $980	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $1,750	18%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$121 - $980	22%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$230 - $1,867	41%
Health Partners - All Plans	$238 - $1,937	43%
Aetna	$244 - $500	44%
Corvel - All Plans	$258 - $2,101	46%
Multiplan - All Plans	$258 - $2,101	46%
Magnolia Mcaid	$386 - $418	69%

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 $639.
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 S E Lackey Memorial 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.