CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,283
Cash Discount Price: $4,309
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $3,283. 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 5.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,283

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: $3,283 (588%)

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

Ins. Median: $3,283 (588% 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 588% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 488%). 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

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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
Health Net	$74 - $11,345	13%
Epic Americas	$674 - $3,840	121%
County Medical Services	$821 - $4,514	147%
Aetna	$843 - $15,436	151%
Community Health Group	$1,625 - $4,514	291%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,625 - $7,564	291%
Blue Shield	$1,788 - $4,213	320%
Humana	$1,788 - $4,104	320%
Multiplan	$1,860 - $2,884	333%
Interplan	$2,189	392%
Medicare (plans)	$2,189	392%
Kaiser	$2,627 - $3,840	471%
Molina	$2,736 - $5,417	490%
Indian Health Council	$2,763 - $4,033	495%
California Health And Wellness	$2,889 - $3,830	518%
Allianz Global Assistance	$3,010 - $3,762	539%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,010 - $4,815	539%
San Diego Pace	$3,283 - $4,635	588%
Cigna	$4,104	735%
Managed Health Network	$4,213	755%

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 Chula Vista 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.