CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Rush University Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $2,062
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,000
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Rush University Medical Center is $2,062. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,000. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,000

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,062

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: $2,000 (358%)
Insurance Median: $2,062 (369%)
Cash: $2,000 (358% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,062 (369% 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 369% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 269%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $544 - $4,000 97%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans $544 97%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans $544 97%
Molina Mcaid $576 103%
Aetna $603 - $4,000 108%
Molina Fide-Snp $609 109%
Meridian Dnsp $615 110%
Cigna $704 - $4,000 126%
Ambetter / Centene $790 142%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans $796 143%
UnitedHealthcare $2,264 - $5,400 406%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $4,000 717%
Humana $4,000 717%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $4,000 717%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $4,240 760%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals