CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Saint Luke's East Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,088
Cash Discount Price: $3,467
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Saint Luke's East Hospital is $3,088. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,467. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 N E Saint Luke's Boulevard, Lees Summit, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,467

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,088

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: $3,467 (621%)

Insurance Median: $3,088 (553%)

Cash: $3,467 (621% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,088 (553% 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 553% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 453%). 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

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$292 - $524	52%
Commercial-Contracted [8000]	$728 - $4,674	130%
UnitedHealthcare	$757 - $3,088	136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$904 - $4,339	162%
Humana	$1,825 - $1,849	327%
Cigna	$1,861 - $4,386	333%
Transplants-Case Rates [5750]	$2,022 - $5,778	362%
Aetna	$2,088 - $5,489	374%
First Health [5512]	$3,425	614%

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 $3,467.
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 Saint Luke's East 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.