CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,186
Cash Discount Price: $2,000
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital is $2,186. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,000. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 930 Sw Abbey Street, Newport, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,000

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,186

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: $2,000 (358%)

Insurance Median: $2,186 (392%)

Cash: $2,000 (358% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,186 (392% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 392% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 292%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$825 - $2,425	148%
Humana	$833 - $2,438	149%
Samaritan	$833 - $2,125	149%
Regence	$908 - $2,247	163%
Pacificsource	$924	166%
Devoted Health	$949	170%
Aetna	$2,375	425%
Moda	$2,375	425%
Cigna	$2,425	434%
Healthnet	$2,425	434%

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 $2,000.
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 Samaritan Pacific Community 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.