CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Hillsboro Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,093
Cash Discount Price: $1,715
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Hillsboro Medical Center is $1,093. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,715. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 335 Se 8Th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,715

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,093

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: $1,715 (307%)

Insurance Median: $1,093 (196%)

Cash: $1,715 (307% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,093 (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

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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
Care Oregon	$474 - $717	85%
Intercommunity Health Network	$474	85%
Medicare (plans)	$474 - $717	85%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$486 - $1,780	87%
Pacific Source	$486 - $1,721	87%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$607 - $2,689	109%
Providence Health Plan	$607 - $1,748	109%
Samaritan Health Plan	$607	109%
Trillium	$607	109%
Humana	$626 - $644	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$644 - $2,045	115%
Aetna	$656 - $2,420	118%
Moda	$668 - $2,186	120%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon, Inc.	$698 - $1,775	125%
Tuality Health	$1,093	196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,629	292%
Cigna	$1,786 - $1,855	320%
First Choice	$2,070 - $2,151	371%
Coventry First Health	$2,200 - $2,286	394%
Molina Exchange	$2,588 - $2,689	464%

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 $1,715.
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 Hillsboro 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.