CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Multicare Covington Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,196
Cash Discount Price: $1,538
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Multicare Covington Medical Center is $1,196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,538. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17700 Se 272Nd St, Covington, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,538

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,196

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: $1,538 (276%)

Insurance Median: $1,196 (214%)

Cash: $1,538 (276% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,196 (214% 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 214% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 114%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Molina	$322 - $1,106	58%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$348 - $1,008	62%
Coordinated Care	$348	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$348 - $2,825	62%
Wellpoint	$348	62%
Aetna	$616 - $2,558	110%
Regence	$616	110%
Wellcare	$628	112%
Premera	$943 - $2,533	169%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,196	214%
Pacificsource	$1,196 - $1,726	214%
First Choice	$1,685 - $3,063	302%
Kaiser	$2,266	406%
First Health	$2,494 - $3,118	447%
Multiplan/Phcs	$2,494 - $3,118	447%
Cigna	$2,939	526%

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 $1,538.
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 Multicare Covington Medical Center 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.