CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,055
Cash Discount Price: $1,876
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital is $1,055. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,876. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11600 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,876

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,055

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: $1,876 (336%)

Insurance Median: $1,055 (189%)

Cash: $1,876 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,055 (189% 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	$125 - $1,293	22%
Aetna	$126 - $2,579	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$126 - $4,126	23%
Humana	$126	23%
Kaiser	$126 - $1,543	23%
Medicare (plans)	$126	23%
Direct To Employer	$587 - $1,876	105%
Centura Employee Plan	$647	116%
Denver Public Schools	$689	123%
Peak Health	$786 - $1,829	141%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$836	150%
Cigna	$967	173%
Denver Health	$1,107	198%
Multiplan	$3,282 - $3,986	588%

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 $1,876.
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 Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital 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.