CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $659
Cash Discount Price: $1,354
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children is $659. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,354. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1319 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,354

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$659

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: $1,354 (243%)

Insurance Median: $659 (118%)

Cash: $1,354 (243% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $659 (118% 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
Hmsa	$133 - $548	24%
Ohana	$141 - $659	25%
UnitedHealthcare	$199	36%
Alohacare	$548 - $603	98%
Kaiser	$548 - $1,986	98%
Mdx	$548 - $1,806	98%
Devoted	$576	103%
Uha	$1,128 - $1,693	202%
Mimoh	$1,580 - $1,693	283%
Hwmg/Hmaa	$1,792	321%
Multiplan	$1,806 - $1,918	324%
Verdegard	$1,806	324%
Mccp	$1,918	344%
Coventry	$2,031	364%
Hcha	$2,347	420%

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 $1,354.
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 Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children 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.