CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $294
Cash Discount Price: $1,845
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mercy Medical Center is $294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,845. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,845

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$294

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: $1,845 (330%)

Insurance Median: $294 (53%)

Cash: $1,845 (330% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $294 (53% 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
Oscar	$37 - $1,092	7%
Summacare	$42 - $2,427	8%
Ohcp	$54 - $1,380	10%
Aetna	$64 - $3,467	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $1,821	11%
Cigna	$64 - $1,479	11%
Humana	$64 - $507	11%
The Health Plan	$64 - $2,839	11%
United	$64 - $544	11%
Mmo	$66 - $2,427	12%
Communicare	$67 - $532	12%
Omas	$69 - $1,734	12%
Perennial Health	$69 - $547	12%
Zing Health	$70 - $557	13%
Aultcare	$73 - $1,164	13%
Phphi	$83 - $2,080	15%
Gms	$97 - $2,427	17%
Immergrun	$104 - $2,600	19%
Multiplan	$125 - $3,120	22%
Caresource	$166 - $294	30%
Buckeye	$170 - $294	30%
Amerihealth	$178 - $314	32%
Molina	$178 - $300	32%
Cc Ehp	$1,133 - $1,150	203%
Amish Community Aid Plan	$1,278 - $1,420	229%
Ohio Healthy	$1,533	275%
Php	$1,703	305%
Medical Benefit Corp	$1,987	356%
Consociate Health	$2,129	381%
Frontpath	$2,555	458%
Managed Care Services	$2,555	458%
Tertiary Care Network	$2,555	458%

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 $1,845.
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 Mercy 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.