CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $574
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Temple University Hospital is $574. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$574

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: $574 (103%)

Ins. Median: $574 (103% 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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Billing Status

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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
Amerihealth Caritas	$169	30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$192 - $2,851	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$274 - $3,468	49%
Upmc Health Plan	$312 - $615	56%
Health Partners Plans	$314 - $586	56%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$315 - $632	56%
Aetna	$345 - $2,744	62%
Keystone First	$345 - $603	62%
Geisinger	$350 - $2,788	63%
Humana	$574	103%
Innovage	$586	105%
Cigna	$603 - $758	108%
Clover Health	$609	109%
Elder Health	$689	123%
Gateway Health Plan	$718	129%
Wtc Health Program	$718	129%
Naphcare	$862	154%
Occunet	$862	154%
Oscar Health	$862	154%
Prime Health Services	$914	164%

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 University 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.