CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,292
Cash Discount Price: $3,183
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is $2,292. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,183. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,183

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,292

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: $3,183 (570%)

Insurance Median: $2,292 (411%)

Cash: $3,183 (570% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,292 (411% 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 411% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 311%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Cigna	$554 - $1,324	99%
Lifeworks	$605	108%
Universal Healthcare Group	$700	125%
Virginia Health Network	$1,114 - $2,260	200%
Aetna	$1,146 - $1,687	205%
United	$1,232 - $1,432	221%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$1,910	342%
Corvel	$2,292	411%
Richfield Nursing Center	$2,387	428%
Richfield Retirement Community	$2,387	428%
Multiplan	$2,451	439%
Community Care Network	$2,546	456%
Graham-White Manufacturing	$2,546	456%
Occunet Workers Comp	$2,546	456%
One Health Plan	$2,546	456%
Phcs	$2,706	485%
Patients Choice	$2,801	502%
4Most	$2,865	513%
American Postal Workers Union	$2,865	513%
Star Transportation	$2,865	513%

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 $3,183.
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 Hospital Montgomery 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.