CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Blount Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $782
Cash Discount Price: $782
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Blount Memorial Hospital is $782. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $782. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$782

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$782

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: $782 (140%)

Insurance Median: $782 (140%)

Cash: $782 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $782 (140% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$198 - $451	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$216 - $611	39%
Golden Rule Insurance Company [2991]	$294	53%
Oxford Health Plans [2992]	$294	53%
Tricare	$511	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$514 - $628	92%
Humana	$514	92%
Medicare (plans)	$514 - $534	92%
Cigna	$534 - $1,387	96%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace - Midlands [5400]	$585	105%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate [5200]	$585	105%
Mvp Health Care [3037]	$782	140%
Ambetter / Centene	$804	144%
Bob Jones Univ-Pai [821]	$872	156%
Promise Health Plan Contracted [2401]	$883 - $1,513	158%
Orangeburg Senior Helping Center Pace [5401]	$1,009	181%
Consociate Health Contracted [4835]	$1,141	204%
Fairos/Occunet Contracted [4837]	$1,193	214%
Preferred Administrators Contracted [2839]	$1,765	316%
Medcost [2940]	$1,866 - $2,093	334%
Atlantic Packaging Contracted [4833]	$1,892	339%
Aps Healthcare System [2981]	$2,018	361%
Multiplan/Phcs Contracted [2950]	$2,245	402%
Aetna	$2,270	407%
Meritain Health Contracted [2200]	$2,270	407%
Nippon [2300]	$2,270	407%
Vsp Vision Care [2986]	$2,270	407%
First Health Contracted [2952]	$2,345	420%
Furman Int/Allen University Student [2951]	$2,345	420%
Quiktrip-First Health [3067]	$2,345	420%

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 $782.
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 Blount 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.