CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $606
Cash Discount Price: $448
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center is $606. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $448. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$448

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$606

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: $448 (80%)

Insurance Median: $606 (109%)

Cash: $448 (80% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $606 (109% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$171 - $1,331	31%
UnitedHealthcare	$236 - $2,989	42%
Aetna	$518 - $1,276	93%
Humana	$518	93%
Managed Medicaire	$518	93%
Medicare (plans)	$518	93%
Sentara Health	$518 - $771	93%
United Mine Workers Of America	$518	93%
Amerigroup	$539	97%
Cigna	$544 - $1,387	97%
Devoted Health Plan	$544	97%
Molina Healthcare	$544 - $617	97%
Mountain Empire Pace	$544	97%
Nhc Advantage	$544	97%
Wellcare	$549 - $2,989	98%
Optima Health	$606	109%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,130	202%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$1,244	223%
Medcost	$1,422	255%
First Health Coventry	$2,302	412%

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 $448.
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 Wellmont Holston Valley 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.