CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $784
Cash Discount Price: $1,221
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is $784. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,221. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28062 Baxter Road, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,221

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$784

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: $1,221 (219%)

Insurance Median: $784 (140%)

Cash: $1,221 (219% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $784 (140% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$264 - $313	47%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$388 - $697	70%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$491 - $1,294	88%
Adventist Health	$543	97%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$678	121%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$697 - $1,045	125%
Dignity Health	$697 - $1,045	125%
Epic Health Plan	$697 - $1,763	125%
Trivalley Medical Group	$697 - $766	125%
Vantage Medical Group	$697 - $1,045	125%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$878	157%
Blue Shield Of California	$1,324 - $1,655	237%
Aetna	$1,450 - $1,864	260%
Heritage Provider Network	$1,679 - $1,837	301%
Cigna	$1,763	316%
Multiplan	$2,035	365%

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 $1,221.
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-Murrieta 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.