CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $4,198
Cash Discount Price: $10,113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center is $4,198. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 7.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,198

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: $10,113 (1812%)

Insurance Median: $4,198 (752%)

Cash: $10,113 (1812% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,198 (752% 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 752% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 652%). 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
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$849	152%
Multiplan	$885 - $9,617	159%
Vail Health	$1,450 - $1,624	260%
Kaiser	$1,908 - $3,451	342%
United	$1,975 - $4,808	354%
Cigna	$2,261 - $6,838	405%
Bright Health	$2,862 - $3,206	513%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$4,198 - $4,701	752%
Northcare	$6,678 - $7,480	1196%
Physician Health Partners	$6,678 - $7,480	1196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7,060 - $7,907	1265%
Medical Development International	$7,632 - $8,548	1367%
Prime Health	$8,586 - $9,617	1538%

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 $10,113.
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 Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish 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.