CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,536
Cash Discount Price: $1,756
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital is $1,536. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,756. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25500 Medical Center Drive, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,756

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,536

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: $1,756 (315%)

Insurance Median: $1,536 (275%)

Cash: $1,756 (315% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,536 (275% 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 275% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 175%). 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
Kaiser	$181 - $1,337	32%
Health_Net	$186 - $1,540	33%
United_Healthcare	$254	45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$264 - $1,423	47%
Heritage	$277 - $1,724	50%
Iehp	$328	59%
Aetna	$822	147%
Cigna	$1,536 - $1,617	275%
Primecare	$1,705 - $1,795	305%
Palomar	$2,011 - $2,116	360%
Rady_Children'S_Hospital	$2,995 - $3,152	536%
Multiplan	$3,850 - $4,053	690%
Sharp_Health_Plan	$3,850 - $4,053	690%

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 $1,756.
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 Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs 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.