CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $711
Cash Discount Price: $677
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at University Medical Center of El Paso is $711. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $677. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$677

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$711

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: $677 (121%)

Insurance Median: $711 (127%)

Cash: $677 (121% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $711 (127% 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
Healthnet	$182	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$232	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$309 - $402	55%
Aetna	$533 - $689	95%
Amerigroup Tx	$539 - $94,688	97%
Cigna	$539 - $1,917	97%
El Paso Health Dual	$539	97%
Medicare (plans)	$539	97%
Molina	$539	97%
Wellcare	$539	97%
Wellmed	$539	97%
Medicaid / KanCare	$733 - $947	131%
Superior Tx	$762 - $985	136%
El Paso Health	$1,543 - $1,993	276%
Humana	$1,767 - $2,283	317%

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 $677.
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 University Medical Center of El Paso 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.