CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $526
Cash Discount Price: $521
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University Health System, Inc is $526. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $521. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$521

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$526

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: $521 (93%)

Insurance Median: $526 (94%)

Cash: $521 (93% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $526 (94% 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
Aetna	$64 - $1,458	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $1,333	12%
Choicecare	$65	12%
Cigna	$65 - $1,581	12%
Humana	$65 - $501	12%
Nhc	$65 - $531	12%
American Health	$66 - $531	12%
Bluecare	$67 - $71	12%
Signature	$67	12%
Wellpoint	$67 - $531	12%
Tenncare	$71	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$72 - $1,458	13%
Initial Group	$117	21%
Novanet	$118	21%
Devoted Health	$521	93%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv	$526	94%
Medicare (plans)	$531 - $536	95%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept	$833	149%
Multiplan	$1,250	224%
Nx Health	$1,250	224%
Phcs	$1,250	224%
Naphcare	$1,354	243%
Coventry	$1,458	261%
Beechstreet	$1,562	280%
Prime Health	$1,562 - $2,083	280%
Seven Corners	$1,562	280%
Usa	$1,666	298%
Evolutions	$1,875	336%
Galaxy	$1,875	336%
Healthsmart	$1,875	336%

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 $521.
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 University Health System, Inc 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.