CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,045
Cash Discount Price: $1,769
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $1,045. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,769. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,769

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,045

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: $1,769 (317%)

Insurance Median: $1,045 (187%)

Cash: $1,769 (317% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,045 (187% 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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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
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$412 - $697	74%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$456 - $2,623	82%
Center For Health Promotion	$490	88%
Adventist Health	$697 - $786	125%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$697 - $1,045	125%
Dignity Health	$697 - $1,045	125%
Epic Health Plan	$697 - $1,573	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$697 - $982	125%
Upland Medical Group	$697	125%
Vantage Medical Group	$697 - $1,045	125%
Prime Health Services	$738 - $3,342	132%
Riverside University Health System	$766	137%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$786	141%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$934	167%
Heritage Provider Network	$1,143	205%
Blue Shield Of California	$1,561 - $2,387	280%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,653 - $2,309	296%
Global Benefits Group	$2,359	423%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$2,359	423%
Trivalley Medical Group	$2,359	423%
Aetna	$2,388	428%
Cigna	$2,516 - $2,910	451%
Networks By Design	$2,556	458%
Multiplan	$2,949	528%
Central Health Plan	$3,146	564%
Galaxy Health	$3,342	599%
Health Management Network	$3,539	634%

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 $1,769.
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 Loma Linda University 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.