CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $1,919
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,264
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce is $1,919. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,264. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,264

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,919

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: $4,264 (764%)
Insurance Median: $1,919 (344%)
Cash: $4,264 (764% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,919 (344% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 344% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 244%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $783 140%
United $795 - $2,520 142%
Wellcare $807 145%
Amerihealth $814 146%
Partners Health Management $823 147%
Vaya Health $823 147%
Apex Health $853 153%
Oscar $1,522 273%
Cigna $1,582 - $2,124 283%
Caresource $1,876 336%
Amerihealth Caritas $2,004 359%
Medcost $2,402 - $3,625 430%
Magellan $2,559 458%
Magellan Behavioral Health $2,559 458%
Aetna $3,083 552%
Multiplan $3,412 611%
Avalon Administrative Services $3,625 649%
Prime Health $3,753 - $3,838 672%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals