CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Trident Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,665
Cash Discount Price: $5,611
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Trident Medical Center is $2,665. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,611. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,611

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,665

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: $5,611 (1005%)

Insurance Median: $2,665 (477%)

Cash: $5,611 (1005% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,665 (477% 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 477% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 377%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$491	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$491 - $5,330	88%
Sc State Employees	$964	173%
Absolute Total Care	$1,010	181%
Molina	$1,010	181%
Nhc Advantage	$1,066	191%
Pruitt Health	$1,066	191%
Medcost	$2,143 - $3,153	384%
United	$2,244 - $2,525	402%
Employers Health Network	$2,525	452%
Occunet	$2,806	503%
Vocational Rehab	$3,030	543%
Humana	$3,647 - $4,208	653%
First Health	$4,096	734%
Mhnet	$4,208	754%
Evernorth	$4,489	804%
Multiplan	$4,769	854%
Prime Health	$4,769	854%
Novanet	$5,050	905%

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 $5,611.
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 Trident 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.