CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: St Luke's Nampa Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,774
Cash Discount Price: $2,729
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at St Luke's Nampa Medical Center is $1,774. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,729. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9850 West St Lukes Drive, Nampa, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,729

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,774

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: $2,729 (489%)

Insurance Median: $1,774 (318%)

Cash: $2,729 (489% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,774 (318% 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 318% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 218%). 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	$580 - $2,238	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$894 - $2,333	160%
Commercial [1028]	$894 - $2,456	160%
Mountain Health Co-Op [1067]	$894 - $1,774	160%
Pacificsource [1020]	$894 - $2,047	160%
Select Health [1063]	$894 - $1,774	160%
Slplan Tap Mc St Lukes Health Plan [1641000001]	$894 - $1,774	160%
St Lukes Health Plan [1046]	$894 - $1,774	160%
Regence [1005]	$1,588 - $1,672	284%
Blue Shield Alt [100401]	$1,672	300%
Regence Out Of State [1004]	$1,672	300%
Aetna	$2,183 - $2,456	391%
Cigna	$2,183	391%
Providence [1022]	$2,183	391%
Webtpa [1071]	$2,183 - $2,320	391%
Geha [1065]	$2,238	401%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$2,238	401%
First Health [1064]	$2,251 - $2,320	403%
Moda [1055]	$2,402	430%

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 $2,729.
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 St Luke's Nampa 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.