CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $511
Cash Discount Price: $2,144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital is $511. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$511

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: $2,144 (384%)

Insurance Median: $511 (92%)

Cash: $2,144 (384% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $511 (92% 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.

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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	$146 - $511	26%
Amerigroup	$421 - $496	75%
Harmony Health Plan	$496	89%
Humana	$506	91%
Aetna	$511 - $1,394	92%
American Health Plan	$511	92%
Cigna	$511 - $560	92%
River Valley Plan	$511 - $858	92%
Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association	$511	92%
Windsor Health Plan	$511	92%
Oscar	$850	152%
Ambetter / Centene	$992	178%
Celtic Insurance Company	$992	178%

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 $2,144.
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 West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County 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.