CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $583
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita is $583. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$583

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: $2,112 (378%)
Insurance Median: $583 (104%)
Cash: $2,112 (378% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $583 (104% 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.

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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 $154 - $574 28%
Medicaid / KanCare $347 - $371 62%
Mercy Care $347 - $574 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $574 - $1,657 103%
Cigna $574 - $2,223 103%
Humana $574 103%
Medicare (plans) $574 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $574 103%
Node Mercy Care Mcr Adv $574 103%
UnitedHealthcare $574 - $820 103%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $583 104%
Node Champva $583 104%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $583 104%
Node Triwest $583 - $624 104%
Node Va $583 104%
Tricare $583 104%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $589 106%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $591 106%
Banner Mcr Adv $602 108%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $602 108%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $602 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $729 131%
Ambetter / Centene $822 147%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $869 156%
Node Fusion Network $1,050 188%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $1,108 198%
Self Pay $1,334 - $2,890 239%
Coventry Work Comp Al $4,446 796%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16260 South Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals