CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,332
Cash Discount Price: $1,249
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $2,332. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,332

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: $1,249 (224%)

Insurance Median: $2,332 (418%)

Cash: $1,249 (224% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,332 (418% 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 418% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 318%). 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
Clear Spring Health	$551	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$551 - $2,806	99%
Longevity	$568	102%
Humana	$584	105%
Devoted Health Services	$606	109%
Aetna	$826 - $2,753	148%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp	$864 - $1,439	155%
Banner Health	$918	164%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$918 - $2,402	164%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc.	$918	164%
Medica	$918 - $2,466	164%
Medicare (plans)	$918	164%
Assist Health Group	$1,101	197%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$1,792	321%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$2,664	477%
First Choice Health Network	$2,664	477%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$2,812	504%
Hue Health, Inc	$2,812	504%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$2,812	504%
Multiplan	$2,871	514%

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 $1,249.
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 Sterling Regional Medcenter 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.