CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $205
  • Cash Discount Price: $694
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $694. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$694

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$205

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: $694 (124%)
Insurance Median: $205 (37%)
Cash: $694 (124% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $205 (37% 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.

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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
Molina $54 - $341 10%
Aetna $67 - $390 12%
Coventry $67 - $228 12%
Health Alliance $67 - $262 12%
Longevity Health Plan $67 - $194 12%
Sinai Medical Group $67 - $194 12%
United $67 - $342 12%
UnitedHealthcare $67 - $194 12%
Clear Springs Health $69 - $200 12%
Zing Health $69 - $198 12%
Village Md $71 - $242 13%
Wellcare $71 - $203 13%
Uic Physician Group $74 - $213 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $75 - $341 13%
Union Health Service $81 - $232 15%
Dolton Medical Associates $84 - $242 15%
Mac Neal Health Providers $84 - $242 15%
Mercy Physician Association $84 - $242 15%
Unified Physicians Network $84 - $242 15%
West Suburban Health Providers $84 - $242 15%
Lake County Physician Associates $88 - $252 16%
Northshore Physician Association $88 - $252 16%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $88 - $252 16%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $88 - $252 16%
Valenz $90 - $258 16%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $91 - $262 16%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $91 - $262 16%
St Anthony Health Network $95 - $372 17%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $98 - $381 18%
Physician Care Network Inc $99 - $387 18%
Campus Care $101 - $291 18%
Healthsmart $101 - $291 18%
The Alliance $101 - $291 18%
Healthlink $106 - $2,385 19%
Cigna $109 - $316 20%
County Care Health Plan $112 - $341 20%
Meridian $112 - $341 20%
Youthcare Healthchoice $112 - $341 20%
Multiplan $141 - $918 25%
Equian $239 - $918 43%
Zelis $239 - $918 43%
Integrated Health Plan $263 - $1,010 47%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals