CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,169
Cash Discount Price: $282
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is $1,169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $282. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$282

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,169

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: $282 (51%)

Insurance Median: $1,169 (209%)

Cash: $282 (51% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,169 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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 Mcr Adv	$69 - $753	12%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$69 - $753	12%
Tricare	$69 - $753	12%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$76 - $1,355	14%
Cigna	$90 - $3,065	16%
UnitedHealthcare	$91 - $3,285	16%
Western Growers-All Plans	$99 - $2,240	18%
Healthnet-All Plans	$101 - $2,248	18%
Blue Shield Epn-All Other Plans	$104 - $1,497	19%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$110 - $1,517	20%
Mendocino Lcc District-All Plans	$174 - $2,554	31%
Aetna	$203 - $966	36%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$214 - $3,144	38%
Kaiser Medi-Cal	$240 - $344	43%
Medi-Cal	$240 - $344	43%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$241 - $3,537	43%
Foundation For Medical Care-All Plans	$1,059 - $2,948	190%
Networks By Design-All Plans	$1,130 - $3,144	202%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$1,130 - $3,144	202%
Interplan-All Plans	$1,158 - $3,223	207%
Beech Street-All Plans	$1,200 - $3,340	215%
Choice Care-All Plans	$1,200 - $3,340	215%
Health Mgmt Network-All Plans	$1,200 - $3,340	215%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,253 - $3,004	404%

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 $282.
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 Adventist Health Ukiah Valley 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.