CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $573
Cash Discount Price: $3,931
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus is $573. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,931. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 South 21St Street, Easton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,931

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$573

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: $3,931 (704%)

Insurance Median: $573 (103%)

Cash: $3,931 (704% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $573 (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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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	$162	29%
Geisinger	$166 - $1,332	30%
Highmark Wholecare	$169	30%
Upmc Health Plan	$169 - $1,298	30%
Jefferson Health Plan	$203	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$546 - $2,832	98%
Highmark	$546 - $2,483	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$546 - $1,369	98%
Aetna	$557 - $1,653	100%
Humana	$568	102%
Oscar	$1,229	220%
Cigna	$1,296	232%

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 $3,931.
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 St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus 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.