CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,192
Cash Discount Price: $2,171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University of Missouri Health Care is $2,192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,192

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: $2,171 (389%)

Insurance Median: $2,192 (393%)

Cash: $2,171 (389% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,192 (393% 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 393% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 293%). 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
Medica With Mu Health	$209 - $1,267	37%
UnitedHealthcare	$521 - $2,800	93%
Aetna	$531 - $2,787	95%
American Health Management	$531	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$531 - $2,385	95%
Humana	$531	95%
Wellcare	$531	95%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$542	97%
Healthy Blue	$701	126%
United Community	$701	126%
Home State	$748	134%
Immergun	$1,267	227%
Coventry Health Plan	$2,352	421%
Healthlink	$2,352	421%
Coventry Health Plan National	$2,714	486%
Mercy	$2,714	486%
Cox Health Network	$2,895	519%
Cigna	$3,076	551%
Multiplan	$3,185	571%

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 $2,171.
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 Missouri Health Care 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.