CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $962
Cash Discount Price: $3,149
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $962. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$962

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: $3,149 (564%)

Insurance Median: $962 (172%)

Cash: $3,149 (564% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $962 (172% 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
Hometown Health	$71 - $3,149	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$104 - $1,350	19%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$148 - $1,404	27%
Caresource Network Partners	$149 - $206	27%
Hpn	$192 - $265	34%
Aetna	$475 - $2,061	85%
Health Net Federal Services	$776	139%
Naphcare	$837 - $896	150%
UnitedHealthcare	$989 - $1,000	177%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$1,105 - $1,111	198%
Silversummit Healthplan	$1,575	282%
Union Trust Funds	$2,025	363%
Cigna	$2,528	453%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$2,654	475%
Prominence Health First	$2,654	475%

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 $3,149.
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 Renown South Meadows 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.