CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $288
Cash Discount Price: $258
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is $288. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $258. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$258

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$288

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: $258 (46%)

Insurance Median: $288 (52%)

Cash: $258 (46% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $288 (52% 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
Kasier Mcr Adv	$69 - $951	12%
Medicare (plans)	$69 - $951	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$69 - $2,768	12%
Humana	$79 - $951	14%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$114 - $2,739	20%
Friday Health Plan Of Co-All Plans	$216 - $2,595	39%
Aetna	$228 - $2,739	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$228 - $2,739	41%
Cigna	$228 - $2,739	41%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan-All Plans	$228 - $2,739	41%

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 $258.
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 Heart of the Rockies Regional 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.