CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,832
Cash Discount Price: $5,342
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Parkridge Medical Center is $1,832. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,342. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,342

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,832

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: $5,342 (957%)

Insurance Median: $1,832 (328%)

Cash: $5,342 (957% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,832 (328% 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). 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

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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	$201 - $1,656	36%
Ambetter / Centene	$780 - $855	140%
Amerigroup	$812	145%
Bright Health	$908 - $1,282	163%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$983	176%
Apex Health	$1,015	182%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$1,015	182%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$1,015	182%
Peach State	$1,068	191%
Wellcare	$1,068	191%
Humana	$1,335 - $3,472	239%
Cigna	$1,346 - $4,274	241%
United	$1,832 - $2,404	328%
Health One Alliance	$2,457 - $3,633	440%
Aetna	$2,671 - $4,700	478%
Value Option	$2,671	478%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$3,205	574%
Multiplan	$3,205	574%
North Ga Health Services	$3,472	622%
Employers Health Network	$3,739	670%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$3,739	670%
Mhnet	$4,006	718%
Compsych	$4,274	766%
Beech Street	$4,701	842%
Prime Health	$4,701	842%

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 $5,342.
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 Parkridge 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.