CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,124
Cash Discount Price: $2,714
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation is $1,124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,714. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,714

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,124

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: $2,714 (486%)

Insurance Median: $1,124 (201%)

Cash: $2,714 (486% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,124 (201% 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 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). 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
Vail Health	$413	74%
United	$562 - $1,222	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$572 - $1,846	102%
Cigna	$730 - $1,737	131%
Aetna	$814 - $1,376	146%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$849	152%
Multiplan	$885 - $2,443	159%
Kaiser	$904 - $1,618	162%
Triwest Health Alliance	$2,172	389%
Prime Health	$2,443	438%

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 $2,714.
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 HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation 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.