CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,947
Cash Discount Price: $3,779
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC is $2,947. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,779. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1051 Noell Ln, Rocky Mount, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,779

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,947

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: $3,779 (677%)

Insurance Median: $2,947 (528%)

Cash: $3,779 (677% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,947 (528% 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 528% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 428%). 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

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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
America'S Choice	$2,645	474%
Provider Network Of America	$2,834	508%
Quik Trip	$2,834	508%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$2,834	508%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$2,834	508%
Healthsmart	$2,947	528%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$3,023	542%
Multiplan/Phcs	$3,023	542%
Fortified Provider Network	$3,212	575%
Prime Health Services	$3,212	575%
Integrated Health Plan	$3,590	643%

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 $3,779.
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 PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC 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.