CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Banner Fort Collins Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,206
Cash Discount Price: $761
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Banner Fort Collins Medical Center is $1,206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $761. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Lady Moon Dr, Fort Collins, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$761

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,206

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: $761 (136%)

Insurance Median: $1,206 (216%)

Cash: $761 (136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,206 (216% 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
UnitedHealthcare	$534 - $1,675	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$551 - $1,074	99%
Cigna	$551	99%
Clear Spring Health	$551	99%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc.	$551	99%
Medica	$551 - $1,600	99%
Medicare (plans)	$551	99%
Humana	$568	102%
Longevity	$568	102%
Devoted Health Services	$579	104%
Assist Health Group	$661	118%
Banner Health	$788	141%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp	$864	155%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$985	176%
Centivo	$1,322	237%
Hue Health, Inc	$1,345 - $1,405	241%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans	$1,622	291%
Apostrophe, Inc.	$1,633	293%
Decent Health	$1,633	293%
Aetna	$1,689	303%
First Choice Health Network	$1,729	310%
Multiplan	$1,806	324%
First Choice Of The Midwest	$1,825	327%

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 $761.
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 Banner Fort Collins 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.