CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,304
Cash Discount Price: $1,039
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $1,304. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,039. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,039

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,304

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: $1,039 (186%)

Insurance Median: $1,304 (234%)

Cash: $1,039 (186% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,304 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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
Denver Health	$97	17%
Health Choice	$97	17%
Medicaid / KanCare	$97	17%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$97	17%
Uuhp	$97 - $845	17%
Humana	$112	20%
Medicare (plans)	$112	20%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$141	25%
Motivhealth	$149	27%
Pehp	$164 - $2,597	29%
Molina	$263 - $1,115	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$403	72%
Centura Employee Plan	$647	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$649 - $1,558	116%
Cigna	$929 - $2,078	166%
Aetna	$1,147 - $2,194	205%
Wise	$1,350 - $1,376	242%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$1,595	286%
Select Health	$1,719	308%
Multiplan	$1,792 - $2,363	321%
Emi Health	$2,597	465%

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 $1,039.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.