CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Northern Nevada Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,721
Cash Discount Price: $3,224
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Northern Nevada Medical Center is $1,721. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,224. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,224

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,721

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: $3,224 (578%)

Insurance Median: $1,721 (308%)

Cash: $3,224 (578% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,721 (308% 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 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). 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
Humana	$199 - $4,061	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$204	37%
Smart_Choice	$204	37%
Silver_Summit	$208	37%
Molina	$210	38%
Aetna	$1,404 - $2,184	252%
Prominence	$1,644	294%
Sierra_Health_Options	$1,709	306%
Cigna	$1,733 - $2,498	310%
Nevada_Preferred_Providers	$2,136	383%
Business_Coalition	$4,715	845%
Multiplan	$5,802	1039%

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 $3,224.
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 Northern Nevada 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.