CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,086
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Ohio State University State Health System is $1,086. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,086

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%)

Insurance Median: $1,086 (195%)

Ins. Median: $1,086 (195% 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
Aetna	$525 - $1,914	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$525 - $2,317	94%
Medicare (plans)	$525 - $567	94%
Medigold	$525	94%
Mmo	$525 - $1,735	94%
Molina	$525 - $877	94%
Upper Ohio Valley	$525 - $1,571	94%
Humana	$535 - $1,095	96%
Buckeye Community	$541 - $814	97%
Caresource	$551 - $814	99%
Healthspan	$551 - $1,143	99%
Osu Health Plan	$738 - $1,190	132%
Ohio Ppo	$888 - $1,067	159%
Odrc	$968	173%
Cigna	$1,547	277%
Ohiohealth	$1,548 - $1,786	277%
Lifetrac	$1,619	290%
Frontpath	$1,905	341%
Multiplan	$1,905	341%
United	$2,140	383%
Healthsmart	$2,143	384%

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 $X.
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 Ohio State University State Health System 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.