CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Huntington Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $693
Cash Discount Price: $3,684
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Huntington Hospital is $693. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,684. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,684

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$693

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: $3,684 (660%)

Insurance Median: $693 (124%)

Cash: $3,684 (660% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $693 (124% 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
Aetna	$164 - $715	29%
Avanti Hospitals, Llc	$683	122%
California Physiciansæ Service, Dba Blue Shield Of California	$683	122%
Dignity Health	$683	122%
Heritage Provider Network	$683	122%
Humana	$683	122%
Inter Valley Health Plan	$683	122%
Pacific Pace, Llc And Pasadena Hospital Association, Ltd	$683	122%
Prospect Health Plan, Inc.	$683	122%
Universal Care, Inc. D/B/A Brand New Day	$683 - $1,024	122%
Health Net Of California, Inc.	$703 - $973	126%
L.A. Care Health Plan	$888	159%
Providence St. Joseph Health Network	$1,365	245%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals On Behalf Of Its Southern California Region	$2,048	367%

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 $3,684.
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 Huntington 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.