CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mountainview Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,249
Cash Discount Price: $7,498
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mountainview Hospital is $2,249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,498. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,498

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,249

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: $7,498 (1343%)

Insurance Median: $2,249 (403%)

Cash: $7,498 (1343% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,249 (403% 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 403% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 303%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Ambetter / Centene	$155 - $1,575	28%
Aetna	$287	51%
United	$350 - $1,635	63%
Corvel	$625	112%
Olympus Medsave Usa	$658 - $5,624	118%
Health Services Coalition	$1,020	183%
Select Health	$1,620 - $1,728	290%
Cigna	$1,680	301%
Prominence Healthfirst	$2,249	403%
Cmn Global	$3,149	564%
Emerging Therapy Solutions	$3,674 - $5,024	658%
Hometown Health Providers	$3,749	672%
Nv Health & Welfare Trust	$4,499	806%
Multiplan	$4,724 - $5,474	846%
First Health	$4,949 - $5,998	887%
Medcare International	$5,624	1007%

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 $7,498.
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 Mountainview 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.