CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Sharp Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,811
Cash Discount Price: $4,309
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Sharp Memorial Hospital is $3,811. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,811

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: $4,309 (772%)

Insurance Median: $3,811 (683%)

Cash: $4,309 (772% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,811 (683% 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 683% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 583%). 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
Aetna	$725 - $3,401	130%
San Diego Pace	$843	151%
Molina	$903 - $4,514	162%
Managed Health Network	$2,298 - $4,104	412%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,622 - $4,378	470%
Kaiser	$2,736 - $3,721	490%
Multiplan	$3,092	554%
Cigna	$3,310 - $4,213	593%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,721	667%
Allianz Global Assistance	$3,830	686%
Medi-Cal	$3,830	686%
Health Net	$3,993 - $4,213	715%
Community Health Group	$4,093 - $4,213	733%
Interplan	$4,635	830%
Indian Health Council	$4,815	863%

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 $4,309.
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 Sharp Memorial Hospital 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.