CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $979
Cash Discount Price: $618
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is $979. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $618. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 West North Ave, Melrose Park, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$618

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$979

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: $618 (111%)

Insurance Median: $979 (175%)

Cash: $618 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $979 (175% 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
Meridian	$462 - $663	83%
Molina	$462 - $600	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$532 - $2,265	95%
Aetna	$572 - $2,375	102%
Vaccn United	$572	102%
Humana	$585 - $753	105%
Cigna	$589 - $1,386	106%
Ambetter / Centene	$600	107%
Wellcare	$600	107%
Oscar Ifp	$629	113%
Molina Marketplace Ifp	$714	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,264 - $1,409	226%

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 $618.
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 Loyola Gottlieb Memorial 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.