CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Galion Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,289
Cash Discount Price: $1,678
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Galion Community Hospital is $1,289. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,678. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 269 Portland Way South, Galion, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,678

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,289

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: $1,678 (301%)

Insurance Median: $1,289 (231%)

Cash: $1,678 (301% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,289 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Caresource	$596	107%
Medicaid / KanCare	$596	107%
Ohiorise	$596	107%
Molina	$608 - $5,629	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$614 - $4,142	110%
Amerihealth	$626	112%
United_Healthcare	$626 - $4,142	112%
Buckeye	$645 - $4,142	116%
Humana	$645 - $4,142	116%
Medicare (plans)	$654 - $4,142	117%
Mount_Carmel	$654 - $4,142	117%
Aetna	$668 - $4,224	120%
Medical_Mutual	$1,540 - $4,224	276%
Cigna	$1,694 - $1,780	303%

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 $1,678.
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 Galion Community 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.