CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,441
Cash Discount Price: $2,283
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is $1,441. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,283. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16420 W Us Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,283

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,441

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: $2,283 (409%)

Insurance Median: $1,441 (258%)

Cash: $2,283 (409% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,441 (258% 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 258% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 158%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$416 - $1,298	75%
Aetna	$714 - $2,340	128%
Cigna	$714 - $2,283	128%
Cms	$714	128%
Devoted Health	$714	128%
Humana	$714	128%
Kaiser	$714 - $2,426	128%
Select Health	$714 - $2,472	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$714 - $2,266	128%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$1,307 - $1,441	234%
Kaiser Public Option	$1,712	307%
Kaiser Kp Select	$2,055	368%
Multiplan/Phcs	$2,255	404%
First Health	$2,426	435%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$2,426	435%

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 $2,283.
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 Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional 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.