CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Tristar Ashland City Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $800
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Tristar Ashland City Medical Center is $800. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 313 North Main St, Ashland City, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$800

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: $3,176 (569%)
Insurance Median: $800 (143%)
Cash: $3,176 (569% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $800 (143% 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 $149 - $2,000 27%
Bright Health $540 - $762 97%
Oscar $581 104%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $585 105%
Apex Health $603 108%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $603 108%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $603 108%
Ambetter / Centene $708 - $737 127%
United $775 - $1,429 139%
Humana $794 142%
Cigna $800 - $991 143%
Amerigroup $985 176%
Aetna $1,588 - $4,700 284%
Bgfh Singlesource $1,588 - $2,700 284%
Multiplan $1,747 313%
Southern Health Partners $1,906 341%
Employers Health Network $2,223 398%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $2,382 427%
Beech Street $2,922 523%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 313 North Main St, Ashland City, TN 37015
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Rural Emergency Hospital