CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,493
Cash Discount Price: $1,906
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $1,493. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,906. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,906

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,493

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: $1,906 (341%)

Insurance Median: $1,493 (267%)

Cash: $1,906 (341% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,493 (267% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 267% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 167%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$202 - $1,747	36%
Upmc Health Plan	$326 - $1,092	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$390 - $1,493	70%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$523 - $2,064	94%
Amerihealth Caritas	$528 - $565	95%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$546	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$555 - $1,588	99%
Cigna	$565 - $1,747	101%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$569	102%
Pa Health & Wellness	$572	102%
Geisinger	$580 - $1,428	104%
Intergroup	$2,064 - $2,700	370%
Coventry/First Health	$2,541	455%
Saudi Armed Forces	$2,541	455%
Health Payors Organization	$2,700	484%
Multiplan	$2,700	484%
National Provider Network	$2,858	512%
Private Health Care Systems	$2,858	512%

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 $1,906.
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 UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 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.