CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Montrose Regional Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $587
Cash Discount Price: $1,140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Montrose Regional Health is $587. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 S 3Rd St, Montrose, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$587

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: $1,140 (204%)

Insurance Median: $587 (105%)

Cash: $1,140 (204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $587 (105% 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
Sloans Lake Managed Care-All Plans	$47 - $2,322	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$69 - $2,292	12%
Humana	$69 - $2,316	12%
Medicare (plans)	$69 - $617	12%
Montrose Community Healthplan-All Plans	$96 - $2,072	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$109 - $2,316	20%
United Rocky Mountain Chp-All Other Plans	$114 - $1,048	20%
United Rocky Mountain Private Plan	$115 - $2,255	21%
United Rocky Mountain Self Insured	$115 - $2,316	21%
United Rocky Mountain Mcaid	$448 - $602	80%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$542 - $2,316	97%
Western Healthcare Alliance-All Plans	$542 - $2,194	97%
Cigna	$572 - $2,316	102%
Multiplan-All Plans	$572 - $2,316	102%
Uchpa - All Plans	$572 - $2,316	102%

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 $1,140.
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 Montrose Regional Health 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.