CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,872
Cash Discount Price: $7,410
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $2,872. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,410. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,410

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,872

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: $7,410 (1327%)

Insurance Median: $2,872 (514%)

Cash: $7,410 (1327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,872 (514% 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 514% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 414%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 - $6,669	159%
Vail Health	$1,126	202%
Kaiser	$1,482 - $2,631	265%
United	$1,534 - $3,335	275%
Cigna	$1,601 - $4,743	287%
Bright Health	$2,223	398%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$3,112	557%
Northcare	$5,187	929%
Physician Health Partners	$5,187	929%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5,484	982%
Medical Development International	$5,928	1062%
Prime Health	$6,669	1195%

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 $7,410.
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 The Medical Center of Aurora & South 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.