CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr

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 Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr 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 250 Prospect Place, Coronado, 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
Blue Shield	$64 - $4,815	11%
Health Net	$64 - $4,213	11%
Aetna	$115 - $5,899	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$283 - $4,213	51%
Epic Americas	$380 - $3,830	68%
Molina	$821 - $4,815	147%
Cigna	$903 - $4,815	162%
Allianz Global Assistance	$1,532 - $4,153	274%
Interplan	$1,625 - $4,213	291%
County Medical Services	$1,788 - $4,104	320%
Indian Health Council	$1,788	320%
San Diego Pace	$1,788	320%
Humana	$2,046 - $3,401	367%
Multiplan	$2,378 - $3,666	426%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,378 - $3,491	426%
Community Health Group	$3,010 - $4,104	539%
Medi-Cal	$3,672	658%
California Health And Wellness	$3,721 - $4,635	667%
Kaiser	$3,993 - $5,363	715%
Managed Health Network	$5,899	1057%

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 Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Ctr 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.