CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,176
Cash Discount Price: $706
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University of Louisville Hospital is $1,176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $706. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$706

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,176

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: $706 (126%)

Insurance Median: $1,176 (211%)

Cash: $706 (126% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,176 (211% 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Humana	$459 - $514	82%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$483	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$494 - $2,941	88%
Aetna	$495	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$495 - $1,403	89%
Cigna	$514	92%
Essence Health	$514	92%
Va Ccn	$514	92%
Passport	$515 - $1,470	92%
Signature	$529 - $1,470	95%
Communicare	$540	97%
Devoted	$540 - $882	97%
Wellcare	$596 - $676	107%
Velocity	$604 - $2,882	108%
Key Benefit Administrators	$668	120%
Prime Group Health	$812 - $2,500	145%
Cshn	$1,912 - $2,941	342%
Multiplan	$1,941 - $2,647	348%
Encore	$2,059	369%
Health Smart	$2,206	395%
Omca	$2,794	500%
Corvel	$2,941	527%
National Comp Care	$2,941	527%

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 $706.
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 University of Louisville 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.