CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,076
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC is $3,076. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,076

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%)

Insurance Median: $3,076 (551%)

Ins. Median: $3,076 (551% 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 551% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 451%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$435 - $6,548	78%
Geha	$474 - $4,234	85%
Preferred One	$474 - $2,913	85%
Aarp	$546	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$546 - $4,234	98%
Kaiser Snp	$551	99%
Select Health	$551	99%
Kaiser Perm Hmo	$1,351 - $3,076	242%
Denv Hlth Med Plan	$1,433	257%
Kaiser Self Funded	$1,679 - $3,076	301%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos	$1,704 - $3,169	305%
Allegiance	$1,825	327%
Cigna	$1,825 - $7,300	327%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,905 - $6,145	520%
Humana	$3,066	549%
Cofinity	$5,260	942%
First Health Network	$5,260	942%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$5,475	981%
Multiplan Inc	$6,205	1112%

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 $X.
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 Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC 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.