CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: UPMC Carlisle

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $932
Cash Discount Price: $1,738
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at UPMC Carlisle is $932. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,738. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 361 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,738

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$932

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: $1,738 (311%)

Insurance Median: $932 (167%)

Cash: $1,738 (311% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $932 (167% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Prime Net	$48 - $2,912	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$70 - $2,107	13%
Keystone Health Plan	$70 - $2,107	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$129 - $1,907	23%
Aetna	$138 - $1,884	25%
Amerihealth Caritas	$179	32%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$179	32%
Upmc Health Plan	$183 - $2,696	33%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$192	34%
Geisinger	$205 - $2,782	37%
Wellspan Population Health	$228 - $3,082	41%
Pa Health & Wellness	$240 - $566	43%
Cigna	$274 - $3,005	49%
Multiplan	$298 - $3,274	53%
Upmc Work Partners	$415	74%
Humana	$525	94%
Keystone Autism Services	$839	150%

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 $1,738.
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 UPMC Carlisle 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.