CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $589
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is $589. 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 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$589

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: $589 (106%)

Ins. Median: $589 (106% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$133 - $1,008	24%
Aetna	$159 - $9,282	28%
Geisinger	$169 - $8,405	30%
Health Partners Plans	$176 - $589	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$179 - $2,348	32%
Upmc Health Plan	$197 - $589	35%
Cigna	$212 - $1,683	38%
Keystone First	$397 - $3,155	71%
Point Comfort	$561	100%
Innovage	$573	103%
Vibra	$573	103%
Humana	$578	104%
Gateway Health Plan	$589	106%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$589 - $2,000	106%
Sunrise	$618	111%
Elder Health	$674	121%
Naphcare	$842	151%
Occunet	$842	151%
Devon Health	$1,256 - $9,996	225%

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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill 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.