CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $993
Cash Discount Price: $3,594
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $993. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,594. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,594

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$993

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: $3,594 (644%)

Insurance Median: $993 (178%)

Cash: $3,594 (644% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $993 (178% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$541 - $1,526	97%
Carolina Complete Health	$541	97%
Partners Behavioral Health	$541	97%
Alliance Behavioral Health	$552	99%
Amerihealth Caritas	$552	99%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans	$552	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$552 - $1,912	99%
Vaya Behavioral Health	$552	99%
Wellcare	$552	99%
Aetna	$581 - $1,779	104%
Devoted Health	$586 - $841	105%
Healthteam	$586 - $841	105%
Longevity Health	$586 - $841	105%
Molina	$586 - $1,010	105%
Humana	$597 - $3,163	107%
Surgery Plus	$977 - $1,402	175%
Absolute Total Care	$1,010	181%
Cigna	$1,038 - $2,591	186%
Gaston County Jail	$1,082	194%
Carolina Caring	$1,396 - $2,846	250%
Corporate Benefits Service	$1,502 - $2,154	269%
Self Pay	$2,336	418%
Medcost	$2,444	438%
Beech Street	$2,947	528%
Multiplan	$2,947	528%
First Health Network	$3,414	612%

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 $3,594.
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 Caromont Regional 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.