CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Lewisgale Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,870
Cash Discount Price: $2,634
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Lewisgale Medical Center is $1,870. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,634. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Electric Road, Salem, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,634

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,870

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: $2,634 (472%)

Insurance Median: $1,870 (335%)

Cash: $2,634 (472% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,870 (335% 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 335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 235%). 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
Cigna	$458 - $1,159	82%
Lifeworks	$500	90%
Universal Healthcare Group	$579	104%
Virginia Health Network	$922 - $1,870	165%
Aetna	$948 - $1,396	170%
Greenbrier Sporting Club	$957	171%
United	$961 - $1,185	172%
Naphcare	$1,317	236%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$1,580	283%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$1,844	330%
Richfield Nursing Center	$1,844	330%
Corvel	$1,896	340%
Community Care Network	$1,976	354%
Richfield Retirement Community	$1,976	354%
Csx Hotels	$2,107	377%
Occunet Workers Comp	$2,107	377%
One Health Plan	$2,107	377%
Patients Choice	$2,318	415%
4Most	$2,371	425%
Alleghany Highland Community	$2,371	425%
American Postal Workers Union	$2,371	425%
C&O Employees Hospital Assn	$2,371	425%
Multiplan	$2,371	425%
Phcs	$2,371	425%
Star Transportation	$2,371	425%

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 $2,634.
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 Lewisgale 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.