CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $219
Cash Discount Price: $1,236
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$219

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: $1,236 (221%)

Insurance Median: $219 (39%)

Cash: $1,236 (221% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $219 (39% 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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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
Aetna	$56 - $2,226	10%
Perennial Advantage	$64 - $540	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$64 - $2,329	11%
Sidecar	$66 - $1,776	12%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$74 - $1,487	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92 - $2,329	16%
Health Ohio Network	$131 - $1,791	23%
Tricare	$140 - $2,047	25%
Cigna	$150 - $2,047	27%
Claimsdoc	$150 - $2,047	27%
Humana	$158 - $176	28%
Summacare	$165 - $2,252	30%
Martin'S Point	$166 - $176	30%
First Health	$168 - $2,303	30%
Multiplan	$168 - $2,303	30%
Ohio Health Choice	$168 - $2,303	30%
Paramount	$168 - $2,303	30%
Healthscope	$170 - $2,329	30%
Buckeye	$176 - $514	32%
Caresource	$176 - $514	32%
Devoted	$176	32%
Medigold	$176	32%
Meridan	$176	32%
Zinghealth	$179	32%
Emerald Health	$181 - $2,482	32%
Valor Health	$181 - $530	32%
Gateway	$184	33%
Perennial	$184	33%
Wellcare	$184 - $514	33%
Health Scope	$211	38%
Amerihealth	$224	40%
Molina	$224	40%
Frontpath	$228	41%
Coresource	$232	42%
Clarity Health	$246	44%
Zing Health	$514	92%

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 $1,236.
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 Fisher-Titus Hospital 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.