CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Hillcrest Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,092
Cash Discount Price: $1,845
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Hillcrest Hospital is $1,092. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,845. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6780 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,845

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,092

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: $1,845 (330%)

Insurance Median: $1,092 (196%)

Cash: $1,845 (330% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,092 (196% 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

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
UnitedHealthcare	$299 - $1,760	54%
Paramount	$324	58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$331 - $1,821	59%
Buckeye	$331	59%
Molina	$331	59%
Caresource	$337	60%
United	$337 - $2,166	60%
Amerihealth	$346	62%
The Health Plan	$479 - $1,703	86%
Aetna	$508 - $2,839	91%
Devoted Health	$508	91%
Humana	$508 - $2,413	91%
Mmo	$508 - $1,675	91%
Summacare	$508 - $1,056	91%
Upmc	$508 - $1,703	91%
Valor	$508	91%
Cigna	$524 - $1,357	94%
Communicare	$534	96%
Perennial Health	$549	98%
Pphp	$559	100%
Oscar	$855 - $1,092	153%
Cc Ehp	$1,133 - $1,150	203%
Aultcare	$1,192	214%
Amish Community Aid Plan	$1,278 - $1,420	229%
Ohcp	$1,380	247%
Omas	$1,420	254%
Ohio Healthy	$1,533	275%
Healthsmart	$1,561	280%
Php	$1,703	305%
Gms	$1,987	356%
Medical Benefit Corp	$1,987	356%
Quality Care Partners	$1,987	356%
Consociate Health	$2,129	381%
Frontpath	$2,555	458%
Managed Care Services	$2,555	458%
Multiplan	$2,555	458%
Tertiary Care Network	$2,555	458%
Three Rivers	$2,555	458%

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 $1,845.
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 Hillcrest 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.