CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Chinese Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $794
Cash Discount Price: $2,980
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Chinese Hospital is $794. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,980. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,980

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$794

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: $2,980 (534%)

Insurance Median: $794 (142%)

Cash: $2,980 (534% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $794 (142% 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
Blue Shield - All Other Plans	$261	47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$344 - $1,107	62%
Medi-Cal	$344	62%
San Francisco Health Plan- All Plans	$344	62%
Hp Of San Mateo Medi-Cal	$423	76%
Hp Of San Mateo Health Kids/Health Worx-All Other	$457	82%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal	$464	83%
Asian Medical Group Medi-Cal Op Only	$481	86%
Jade Medi-Cal	$619	111%
Aetna	$790 - $1,702	142%
Cchp Mcr Adv	$790	142%
Jade Mcr Adv	$790	142%
Jade-All Other Plans	$869	156%
On Lok Mcr Adv-All Plans	$869	156%
Health Net-All Plans	$1,579	283%
Cigna	$1,639	294%
Cchp-All Other Plans	$2,533	454%
Hp Of San Mateo Mcr Adv	$2,682	480%
Asian Medical Group Mcare Op Only-All Other Plans	$2,980	534%
Bay Area Accountable Care Mcare	$2,980	534%
Bay Area Accountable Care - All Other Plans	$5,364	961%

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 $2,980.
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 Chinese Hospital 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.