CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $614
Cash Discount Price: $492
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus is $614. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $492. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$492

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$614

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: $492 (88%)

Insurance Median: $614 (110%)

Cash: $492 (88% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $614 (110% 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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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
Aetna	$290 - $1,246	52%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$350 - $584	63%
Banner University Health Plan	$350 - $584	63%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$350 - $877	63%
Health Net	$350 - $865	63%
Mercy Care	$350 - $584	63%
Banner Health	$584	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$584 - $1,708	105%
Care 1St	$584	105%
Cigna	$584 - $1,454	105%
Gila River Health Care Corporation	$584	105%
Humana	$584 - $602	105%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan	$584	105%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$584	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$584 - $1,013	105%
Upmc Health Plan	$584	105%
Wellpoint	$584	105%
Carelon	$614	110%
Devoted Health Services	$614	110%
Arizona Priority Care	$643	115%
Gold Kidney Health Plan	$643	115%
Naphcare	$789	141%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center)	$827	148%
Oscar Health Plan	$964	173%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$1,064	191%
Plotkin Health	$1,064	191%
Quiktrip Corporation	$1,277	229%
Provider Network Of America	$1,773	318%
Arizona Medical Network	$1,891	339%

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 $492.
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 Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus 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.