CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,617
Cash Discount Price: $4,889
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Colleton Medical Center is $2,617. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,889. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,889

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,617

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: $4,889 (876%)

Insurance Median: $2,617 (469%)

Cash: $4,889 (876% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,617 (469% 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 469% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 369%). 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
Blue Choice Health Plan	$636 - $665	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$636 - $4,823	114%
Sc State Employees	$844 - $964	151%
Absolute Total Care	$914	164%
Molina	$914	164%
Nhc Advantage	$965	173%
Pruitt Health	$965	173%
Employers Health Network	$2,285	409%
United	$2,285 - $2,696	409%
Value Option	$2,538	455%
Vocational Rehab	$2,742	491%
Medcost	$2,863 - $3,706	513%
Cigna	$3,280	588%
Humana	$3,300 - $4,569	591%
Mhnet	$3,808	682%
Evernorth	$4,062	728%
Multiplan	$4,315	773%
North American Administrators	$4,315	773%
Prime Health	$4,315	773%
First Health	$4,569	818%
Novanet	$4,569	818%

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 $4,889.
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 Colleton 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.