CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $595
Cash Discount Price: $730
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital is $595. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $730. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 532 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$730

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$595

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: $730 (131%)

Insurance Median: $595 (107%)

Cash: $730 (131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $595 (107% 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
Geisinger	$169 - $586	30%
Health Partners Plans	$169	30%
Highmark Wholecare	$173 - $608	31%
Upmc	$179 - $603	32%
Amerihealth Caritas	$183 - $586	33%
Pa Health And Wellness	$183 - $597	33%
Highmark Advantage Community Blue	$520	93%
Senior Life	$558	100%
Aetna	$575 - $1,284	103%
Health Partners Plan	$575	103%
Martin'S Point	$575	103%
Peak Health	$575 - $1,312	103%
Humana	$581	104%
United	$581	104%
Cigna	$586 - $1,233	105%
Community Blue	$586	105%
Devoted	$586	105%
The Health Plan Of West Virginia	$592 - $1,312	106%
American Health Plan Of Pa	$614	110%
Provider Network Of America	$614 - $974	110%
Provider Plan Partners Plan	$614	110%
Upmc Health Plan	$648 - $691	116%
Highmark Children'S Health Insurance Program	$671	120%
Ambetter / Centene	$698	125%
Highmark	$755 - $1,232	135%
Velocity	$837	150%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,423	255%

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 $730.
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 Excela Health Westmoreland Regional 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.