CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $609
Cash Discount Price: $594
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is $609. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $594. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$594

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$609

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: $594 (106%)

Insurance Median: $609 (109%)

Cash: $594 (106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $609 (109% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Access To Healthcare Network	$52	9%
Occunet	$87 - $1,189	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$148 - $1,146	27%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$148 - $594	27%
Medicaid / KanCare	$148	27%
Silver Summit	$148 - $1,040	27%
Molina Healthcare Of Nv	$151 - $594	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$515 - $613	92%
Aetna	$540 - $594	97%
Medicare (plans)	$594	106%
Saint Mary Health Plan	$594 - $683	106%
Sierra	$594	106%
Tricare	$594	106%
Triwest	$594	106%
Alignment	$606	109%
Pam	$683	122%
Veterans Evaluation Service Ves	$743	133%
Employer Direct	$832	149%
Home Town Test	$832	149%
Naphcare	$832	149%
Asserta Health	$892	160%
Imperial Insurance Company	$892 - $1,100	160%
Nv Preferred	$965 - $1,349	173%
Nevada Health Partners	$1,104	198%
6 Degrees	$1,189	213%
Custom Ink	$1,290	231%

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 $594.
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 Mary's Regional Medical Center 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.