CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Hancock County Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,358
Cash Discount Price: $440
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Hancock County Hospital is $1,358. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $440. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1519 Main Street Hwy 33, Sneedville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$440

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,358

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: $440 (79%)

Insurance Median: $1,358 (243%)

Cash: $440 (79% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,358 (243% 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 243% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 143%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $1,440	31%
UnitedHealthcare	$196 - $1,913	35%
Sentara Health	$494 - $1,358	88%
Optima Health	$666	119%
Aetna	$672 - $1,362	120%
Molina Healthcare	$679 - $1,426	122%
Amerigroup	$685 - $1,358	123%
Cigna	$888 - $1,426	159%
Medcost	$910	163%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,358	243%
Managed Medicaire	$1,358	243%
Medicare (plans)	$1,358	243%
United Mine Workers Of America	$1,358	243%
Wellcare	$1,358 - $1,913	243%
Humana	$1,380	247%
Devoted Health Plan	$1,426	255%
Nhc Advantage	$1,426	255%
First Health Coventry	$1,530	274%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$1,913	343%

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 $440.
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 Hancock 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.