CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Angel Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $990
Cash Discount Price: $2,566
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Angel Medical Center is $990. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,566. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 124 Center Court Po Box 1209, Franklin, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,566

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$990

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: $2,566 (460%)

Insurance Median: $990 (177%)

Cash: $2,566 (460% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $990 (177% 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
Amerigroup	$227	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$436 - $459	78%
United	$466 - $1,155	83%
Wellcare	$473	85%
Amerihealth	$478	86%
Partners Health Management	$482	86%
Vaya Health	$482	86%
Apex Health	$513	92%
Aetna	$565 - $1,652	101%
Cigna	$890 - $1,468	159%
Amerihealth Caritas	$1,001	179%
Caresource	$1,129	202%
Medcost	$1,129 - $1,356	202%
Magellan	$1,540	276%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$1,540	276%
Multiplan	$2,053	368%
Avalon Administrative Services	$2,181	391%
Prime Health	$2,258 - $2,309	404%

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 $2,566.
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 Angel 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.