CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Metrohealth System

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $724
  • Cash Discount Price: $770
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Metrohealth System is $724. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $770. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$770

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$724

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: $770 (138%)
Insurance Median: $724 (130%)
Cash: $770 (138% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $724 (130% 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.

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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 $119 21%
Medical Mutual $281 - $2,056 50%
Aarp $517 93%
Valor Health $522 94%
Perennial Advantage $527 94%
Mcgregor Pace $569 102%
Buckeye Health Plan $672 120%
Caresource $724 130%
Aetna $827 148%
Health E Ohio $1,086 195%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,124 - $1,971 201%
Clarity Health $1,344 241%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals