CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Providence Newberg Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $653
Cash Discount Price: $1,492
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Providence Newberg Medical Center is $653. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,492. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Providence Drive, Newberg, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,492

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$653

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: $1,492 (267%)

Insurance Median: $653 (117%)

Cash: $1,492 (267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $653 (117% 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
Providence Health Plan	$598	107%
Allcare	$607	109%
UnitedHealthcare	$650	116%
Molina	$656	118%
Careoregon	$662	119%
Molina Healthcare	$1,111	199%

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 $1,492.
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 Providence Newberg 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.