CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: High Point Regional Health System

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,366
Cash Discount Price: $1,693
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at High Point Regional Health System is $1,366. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,693. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,693

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,366

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: $1,693 (303%)

Insurance Median: $1,366 (245%)

Cash: $1,693 (303% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,366 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerihealth	$491 - $1,099	88%
Carolina Complete	$491	88%
Healthy Blue	$491	88%
Partners	$491	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$496 - $2,262	89%
Vaya	$496	89%
Wellcare	$496	89%
Alliance	$501	90%
Trillium	$506	91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$785 - $1,583	141%
Medcost	$907 - $2,170	162%
Aetna	$1,009 - $2,201	181%
Oscar	$1,016 - $1,354	182%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,084	194%
Cigna	$1,859	333%
Directnet	$2,001	358%
Private Healthcare Systems	$2,777	497%
Multiplan	$3,047	546%
Humana	$3,149 - $3,217	564%

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 $1,693.
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 High Point Regional Health System 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.