CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $311
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,315
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University of Michigan Health System is $311. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$311

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: $1,315 (236%)
Insurance Median: $311 (56%)
Cash: $1,315 (236% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $311 (56% 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
Aetna $43 - $2,453 8%
Ambetter / Centene $43 - $124 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $43 - $969 8%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $43 - $124 8%
Hap Midwest $43 - $124 8%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $43 - $2,298 8%
Medicaid / KanCare $43 - $1,858 8%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $43 - $178 8%
Priority Health $43 - $3,716 8%
UnitedHealthcare $43 - $2,713 8%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $53 - $140 9%
Huron Valley Pace $63 - $166 11%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $66 - $969 12%
Health Alliance Plan $66 - $175 12%
Humana $66 - $175 12%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $66 - $175 12%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $66 - $175 12%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $66 - $175 12%
Paramount Health Care $66 - $3,084 12%
Thome Pace $66 - $175 12%
Triwest $66 - $175 12%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $66 - $175 12%
Medicare (plans) $67 - $177 12%
Zing Health $69 - $184 12%
Employee Benefit Logistic $113 - $297 20%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $184 - $1,598 33%
Priority Health [1038] $197 - $2,490 35%
Metrocare $201 - $1,747 36%
Hap [1023] $235 - $2,787 42%
Plain Church Group $257 - $2,230 46%
First Health $278 - $2,795 50%
Cofinity $282 - $2,505 51%
Confinity Advantage $282 - $2,453 51%
Beaumont Health Network $300 - $2,601 54%
Nomi Health $300 - $2,601 54%
Provider Network Of America $300 - $2,601 54%
First Agency $321 - $2,787 58%
Parkview Health Plan Services $321 - $2,787 58%
Bronson Healthcare Group $364 - $3,159 65%
Multiplan $364 - $3,159 65%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals