CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $526
Cash Discount Price: $1,121
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $526. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$526

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: $1,121 (201%)

Insurance Median: $526 (94%)

Cash: $1,121 (201% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $526 (94% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$365 - $526	65%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$478 - $526	86%
Health Advantage	$478	86%
Triwest	$496	89%
Medicare (plans)	$511 - $521	92%
Va	$511	92%
Aetna	$516	92%
Tribute Health	$516	92%
Wellcare By Allwell	$521	93%
Wellcare Non	$521	93%
Humana	$526	94%
Primewell Health Services	$526 - $1,436	94%
Cigna	$531 - $748	95%
Essence Healthcare	$531	95%
Devoted Health Plan	$536	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$751	135%
Northwest Health Plan	$866	155%
Qualchoice Novasys	$866	155%
Vantos	$868	155%

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 $1,121.
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 University of Arkansas Medical Sciences 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.