CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University of Miami Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,367
Cash Discount Price: $1,593
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University of Miami Hospital and Clinics is $3,367. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,593. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1475 Nw 12Th Ave Suite 2175, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,593

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,367

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: $1,593 (285%)

Insurance Median: $3,367 (603%)

Cash: $1,593 (285% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,367 (603% 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 603% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 503%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$558 - $3,192	100%
Aetna	$603	108%
Solis Health	$614	110%
Humana	$634	114%
Careplus	$1,403 - $1,547	251%
Sunshine Health	$1,403 - $1,547	251%
Molina Healthcare Of Fl	$1,515 - $1,670	271%
Amerihealth Caritas Fl	$1,571 - $1,732	281%
Oscar Health Of Fl	$1,571 - $1,732	281%
Cigna	$2,026 - $2,691	363%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,311 - $3,763	414%
Curative	$2,974 - $3,279	533%
Avmed	$3,198 - $4,022	573%
Employers Health Network	$3,367 - $3,712	603%
Simply Healthcare	$3,367 - $3,712	603%
First Health	$3,647 - $4,022	653%
Health First New York Health Insurance	$3,647 - $4,022	653%
Broward Health	$3,928 - $4,331	704%
Beech Street	$4,489 - $4,950	804%
Dimension Health	$4,489 - $4,950	804%
Multiplan	$4,489 - $4,950	804%

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 $1,593.
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 University of Miami Hospital and Clinics 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.