CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Lds Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $1,451
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,686
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Lds Hospital is $1,451. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,686. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,686

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,451

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: $1,686 (302%)
Insurance Median: $1,451 (260%)
Cash: $1,686 (302% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,451 (260% 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 260% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 160%). 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
Donor Connect $29 - $594 5%
Aetna $67 - $1,950 12%
American Health $67 - $553 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $67 - $1,743 12%
Health Partners Of Nevada $67 - $553 12%
Humana $67 - $580 12%
Molina $67 - $1,881 12%
Selecthealth $67 - $1,161 12%
Southwest Behavioral Health $67 - $502 12%
UnitedHealthcare $67 - $1,950 12%
Triwest $526 94%
Health Plan Of Nevada $553 - $688 99%
Healthy U $553 99%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan $761 - $1,106 136%
Deseret Mutual $973 - $1,330 174%
Awh Connected $1,036 - $1,479 186%
Byu Athletics $1,036 - $1,651 186%
Campbell Scientific $1,036 - $1,651 186%
Emi $1,036 - $1,239 186%
Emi Health $1,036 - $1,592 186%
Franklin County $1,036 - $1,651 186%
Ifit $1,036 - $1,651 186%
Juniper Systems $1,036 - $1,651 186%
Lw Miller $1,036 - $1,651 186%
Pehp $1,036 - $2,041 186%
Tanner Llc $1,036 - $1,651 186%
Utah Tech $1,036 - $1,651 186%
Cigna $1,387 - $1,950 248%
Byu Risk Management $1,541 - $1,674 276%
Corporation Of The President $1,541 - $1,674 276%
Wcf Insurance $1,541 - $1,674 276%
Corvel Corporation $1,585 - $1,651 284%
Managed Care Admin $1,585 - $1,789 284%
Injury Care Of Nevada $1,651 - $1,720 296%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $1,805 - $1,881 323%
Uofu $1,805 - $1,881 323%
Springtide $1,827 - $1,904 327%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $1,871 - $1,950 335%
First Choice $1,871 - $1,950 335%
Global Excel $1,871 - $1,950 335%
Medcare International $1,871 - $1,950 335%
Motivhealth $1,871 - $1,950 335%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $1,871 - $1,950 335%
Wise Network $1,871 - $1,950 335%
Hygeia Corporation $1,981 - $2,064 355%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals