CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Newberry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $558
Cash Discount Price: $525
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Newberry County Memorial Hospital is $558. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $525. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2669 Kinard St Po Box 497, Newberry, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$525

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$558

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: $525 (94%)

Insurance Median: $558 (100%)

Cash: $525 (94% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $558 (100% 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
Cigna	$79 - $1,990	14%
Self Pay	$127 - $924	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$200 - $1,685	36%
Humana	$221 - $1,609	40%
Medicaid / KanCare	$221 - $1,609	40%
Aetna	$232 - $1,690	42%
UnitedHealthcare	$258 - $1,880	46%
United Payers And United Providers (Up & Up)	$319 - $2,322	57%
Devoted Health	$558	100%
Medicare (plans)	$558 - $574	100%
Ambetter / Centene	$569	102%
Molina Marketplace	$569	102%

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 $525.
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 Newberry County Memorial 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.