CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $333
Cash Discount Price: $646
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is $333. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $646. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 South 11Th Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$646

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$333

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: $646 (116%)

Insurance Median: $333 (60%)

Cash: $646 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $333 (60% 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
Pa Health_Wellness Chc	$128 - $183	23%
Medicaid / KanCare	$133 - $314	24%
Aetna	$186 - $2,399	33%
Keystone First	$274 - $393	49%
Cigna	$277 - $333	50%
Upmc Commercial	$333	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$949	170%
Ibc	$1,843 - $3,261	330%

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 $646.
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 Thomas Jefferson University 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.