CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $744
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,559
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $744. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,559. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,559

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$744

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: $1,559 (279%)
Insurance Median: $744 (133%)
Cash: $1,559 (279% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $744 (133% 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.

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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 $108 - $554 19%
Medicaid / KanCare $141 25%
UnitedHealthcare $141 - $1,353 25%
Geisinger $154 - $2,227 28%
Jefferson Health Plan $155 28%
Gateway $159 - $2,338 28%
Upmc $159 - $2,338 28%
Aetna $162 - $1,782 29%
Pnoa $412 - $1,782 74%
Highmark $416 - $1,113 75%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $416 - $1,236 75%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $416 - $695 75%
Highmark Community Blue $416 - $1,091 75%
Workers Comp $502 90%
Life Butler County $527 94%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $527 - $779 94%
Medicare (plans) $527 94%
Peak Health $527 - $1,559 94%
Provider Partners $527 94%
Tricare $527 94%
Humana $549 98%
Devoted Health Plan $559 - $891 100%
The Health Plan $559 - $1,240 100%
Pa Health & Wellness $564 101%
American Health Plan $580 104%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $648 - $1,114 116%
Ellwood Group $668 - $1,055 120%
Cigna $1,114 - $1,205 200%
Private Healthcare Systems $1,559 - $1,893 279%
Devon $1,670 299%
Intergroup $1,782 319%
Multiplan $2,004 359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals