CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $690
Cash Discount Price: $1,388
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at College Medical Center is $690. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$690

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: $1,388 (249%)

Insurance Median: $690 (124%)

Cash: $1,388 (249% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $690 (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	$208 - $690	37%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa	$240 - $690	43%
Benevolence Healthcare	$240 - $690	43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$240 - $2,969	43%
Blue Shield	$240 - $1,295	43%
Brand New Day	$240 - $690	43%
Care First	$240 - $690	43%
Health Net	$240 - $1,202	43%
Heritage Provider Network	$240 - $966	43%
Kaiser	$240 - $1,110	43%
La Care	$240 - $690	43%
Molina Healthcare	$240 - $690	43%
Synermed	$240 - $966	43%
Cigna	$489	88%
Imperial Health Plan	$552	99%
Altamed	$690	124%
Caremore	$690	124%
Central Health Plan	$690	124%
Davita Healthplan	$690	124%
Easy Choice	$690	124%
Healthcare Partners	$690	124%
Prospect	$690	124%
Value Options	$925	166%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$932	167%
One Legacy	$1,000	179%
Multiplan	$1,572	282%

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 $1,388.
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 College 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.