CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,761
Cash Discount Price: $784
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $1,761. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $784. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$784

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,761

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: $784 (140%)

Insurance Median: $1,761 (315%)

Cash: $784 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,761 (315% 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 315% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 215%). 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
Uc Health Plan Pb	$92	16%
Aetna	$184 - $2,202	33%
Multiplan Physician	$184	33%
Rocky Mountain	$193 - $2,390	35%
Cigna	$218 - $2,390	39%
Rocky Mountain Pb	$218	39%
Uchpa Phs - Pb	$218	39%
Tricare	$551 - $576	99%
Kaiser	$576 - $2,390	103%
Triwest	$576	103%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$1,297	232%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc	$1,711	306%
Hmo Health Plans	$1,761	315%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,209 - $2,315	396%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,214	397%
Galaxy Health Network	$2,214	397%
Multiplan	$2,214 - $2,264	397%
Humana	$2,264	406%
Pinnacol Assurance	$2,340	419%
Colorado Access	$2,378	426%
Foundation Health Corp	$2,390	428%
Uc Health Plan	$2,390	428%
Uchpa Phs	$2,390	428%

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 $784.
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 San Luis Valley 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.