CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $856
Cash Discount Price: $551
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $856. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $551. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$551

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$856

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: $551 (99%)

Insurance Median: $856 (153%)

Cash: $551 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $856 (153% 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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Billing Status

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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
Health Partners	$47 - $1,292	8%
Itasca Medical Care	$47 - $546	8%
Primewest	$47 - $546	8%
South Country Health Alliance	$47 - $546	8%
Ucare	$48 - $1,254	9%
Medica	$50 - $1,200	9%
Hennepin Health	$53 - $557	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $978	10%
Sanford Health Plan	$64 - $977	11%
Security Health Plan	$64 - $1,244	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$64 - $948	11%
Wellcare	$64 - $546	11%
America'S Ppo	$212 - $1,195	38%
First Health	$229 - $1,361	41%
Multiplan	$237 - $1,410	42%
Private Healthcare Systems	$237 - $1,410	42%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$251 - $1,493	45%

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 $551.
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 Fairview Bethesda 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.