CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Jefferson Healthcare

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $829
Cash Discount Price: $1,171
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Jefferson Healthcare is $829. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,171. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 834 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,171

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$829

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: $1,171 (210%)

Insurance Median: $829 (148%)

Cash: $1,171 (210% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $829 (148% 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
Tricare	$69 - $909	12%
Chpw Mcr Adv	$74 - $981	13%
Aetna	$79 - $2,336	14%
Medicare (plans)	$79 - $927	14%
Molina Mcr Adv	$79 - $909	14%
Molina Marketplace-All Other Plans	$86 - $1,136	15%
Chpw Commercial-All Other Plans	$103 - $2,207	18%
Coord Care Comm/Exchge-All Other Plans	$110 - $2,336	20%
Chpw Mcaid	$120 - $811	21%
Molina Mcaid	$120 - $829	21%
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans	$123 - $853	22%
Regence-All Other Plans	$249 - $1,947	45%
Premera-All Plans	$283 - $2,207	51%
Cigna	$299 - $2,336	54%
Coord Care Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$869	156%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,454	260%
Coord Care Cascade Ip/Op Only	$2,336	418%

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 $1,171.
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 Jefferson Healthcare 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.