CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Neshoba County General Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $505
Cash Discount Price: $768
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Neshoba County General Hospital is $505. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $768. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Holland Ave, Philadelphia, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$768

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$505

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: $768 (138%)

Insurance Median: $505 (90%)

Cash: $768 (138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $505 (90% 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	$160 - $505	29%
Magnolia Mcaid	$386	69%
Molina Mcaid	$386	69%
Mpcn Mcaid	$386	69%
Tricare	$454	81%
Humana	$505	90%
Magnolia Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$505	90%
Molina Comm-All Other Plans	$505	90%
Molina Mcr Adv	$505	90%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$505	90%
Aetna	$548	98%
First Choice Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$631	113%
Cigna	$713	128%
Ahs Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$885	159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$916	164%
Affordable Health Care-All Plans	$932	167%
Health Choice Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$932	167%
Health Link Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$932	167%
Geha-All Plans	$987	177%
Multiplan-All Plans	$987	177%
Mpcn Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$1,371	246%

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 $768.
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 Neshoba County 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.