CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $638
Cash Discount Price: $1,339
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $638. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,339. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,339

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$638

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: $1,339 (240%)

Insurance Median: $638 (114%)

Cash: $1,339 (240% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $638 (114% 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.

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
Medicare (plans)	$66 - $1,367	12%
Aetna	$96 - $2,677	17%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$110 - $2,510	20%
Cigna	$110 - $2,733	20%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$186 - $1,432	33%
Medicaid / KanCare	$215 - $638	39%
Ebms Hdhp	$217 - $1,673	39%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$217 - $1,673	39%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$217 - $1,673	39%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$253 - $1,952	45%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$289 - $2,231	52%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$289 - $2,231	52%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$307 - $2,371	55%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$317 - $2,445	57%
Multiplan-All Plans	$325 - $2,594	58%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$343 - $2,650	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$343 - $2,650	61%
Cofinity-All Plans	$347 - $2,677	62%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$1,432	257%

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 $1,339.
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 Gunnison Valley 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.