CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $738
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is $738. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$738

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%)

Insurance Median: $738 (132%)

Ins. Median: $738 (132% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
La Care Medi-Cal Hmo	$240	43%
Delano Medical Center	$689	123%
La Care Dsnp	$697	125%
Monarch	$697	125%
Aetna	$703	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$703 - $1,062	126%
Blue Shield	$703	126%
Medicare (plans)	$703 - $1,045	126%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$703	126%
Providence Healthcare	$766	137%
Healthsmart	$843	151%
Scan	$940	168%
La Care Covered Ca	$965	173%
Centivo	$1,687	302%
Health Plan Of Nevada Commercial	$1,958	351%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,017	361%

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 $X.
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 Ronald Reagan UCLA 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.