CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Coalinga Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $344
Cash Discount Price: $757
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Coalinga Regional Medical Center is $344. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $757. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1191 Phelps Avenue, Coalinga, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$757

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$344

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: $757 (136%)

Insurance Median: $344 (62%)

Cash: $757 (136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $344 (62% 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 Cross Blue Shield	$252 - $344	45%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$252	45%
Department Of State Hosp - All Plans	$328	59%
Healthnet Prison	$328	59%
Healthnet Mcal	$344	62%
Medi-Cal	$344	62%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo - All Other Plans	$837	150%
Cigna	$883	158%
Aetna	$1,072	192%

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 $757.
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 Coalinga Regional 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.