CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Charleston Area Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $179
Cash Discount Price: $2,030
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Charleston Area Medical Center is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,030. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Morris Street, Charleston, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,030

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$179

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: $2,030 (364%)

Insurance Median: $179 (32%)

Cash: $2,030 (364% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $179 (32% 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.

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
Triwest Va	$45 - $542	8%
Aetna	$46 - $3,947	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$46 - $3,673	8%
Choicecare Network	$46 - $3,947	8%
The Health Plan Of West Virginia Inc.	$46 - $3,907	8%
Unicare Health Plan Of West Virginia Inc.	$46 - $135	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$47 - $3,947	8%
West Virginia Senior Advantage Inc.	$48 - $586	9%
City Of Charleston	$60 - $3,021	11%
Naphcare	$63 - $1,116	11%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$67 - $1,089	12%
Caresource	$69 - $1,396	12%
Optimum Choice Inc.	$74 - $558	13%
Tricare	$104 - $2,417	19%
Three Rivers Providers Network	$168 - $3,907	30%
Healthsmart	$170 - $3,947	30%
Multiplan	$170 - $3,947	30%
Cigna	$171 - $3,746	31%

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 $2,030.
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 Charleston Area 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.