CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Lower Bucks Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $562
Cash Discount Price: $537
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Lower Bucks Hospital is $562. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $537. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$537

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$562

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: $537 (96%)

Insurance Median: $562 (101%)

Cash: $537 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $562 (101% 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
Health Partners Plan	$98 - $806	18%
Medicaid / KanCare	$98	18%
Keystone	$104 - $559	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$111 - $1,148	20%
Humana	$430	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$538 - $1,723	96%
Medicare (plans)	$538 - $564	96%
Pa Health & Wellness	$538 - $645	96%
Tricare	$538	96%
Provider Patners Health Plan	$554	99%
Spartan Plan Pa	$564	101%
Auto Insurance	$591	106%
Worker Compensation	$607	109%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$753	135%
Highmark	$1,197	214%
Cigna	$1,299	233%

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 $537.
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 Lower Bucks 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.