CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $203
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,819
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Boulder Community Health is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,819. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,819

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$203

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: $4,819 (863%)
Insurance Median: $203 (36%)
Cash: $4,819 (863% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $203 (36% 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.

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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
Kaiser Public Option $40 - $2,275 7%
Kaiser $45 - $2,602 8%
Kaiser Ppo $46 - $2,612 8%
Medicaid / KanCare $59 - $219 11%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $59 - $568 11%
Aetna $64 - $8,394 11%
Colorado Access $64 - $284 11%
Medicare (plans) $64 - $3,662 11%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $64 - $3,662 11%
Select Health Value Network $64 - $3,662 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $5,738 12%
Devoted Health $66 - $3,855 12%
Health Spring $66 - $551 12%
Humana $66 - $551 12%
UnitedHealthcare $66 - $1,317 12%
Clear Spring $68 - $568 12%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $104 - $310 19%
Multiplan $108 - $6,747 19%
Phcs $108 - $6,747 19%
Cigna $109 - $7,710 20%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $118 - $6,747 21%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $126 - $7,228 23%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $143 - $8,192 26%
Mines And Associates $143 - $8,192 26%
Three Rivers Provider Network $143 - $8,192 26%
Zelis (Profee) $143 - $8,192 26%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $151 - $8,674 27%
National Preferred Provider Network $151 - $8,674 27%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $151 - $8,674 27%
Usa $151 - $8,674 27%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $156 - $8,963 28%
Health Payors Organization $160 - $9,156 29%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $161 - $9,252 29%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $161 - $9,252 29%
National Provider Network $163 - $9,349 29%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals