CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $988
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,388
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $988. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$988

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: $1,388 (249%)
Insurance Median: $988 (177%)
Cash: $1,388 (249% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $988 (177% 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.

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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
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $69 - $988 12%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $69 - $988 12%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $69 - $988 12%
Triwest - All Plans $69 - $988 12%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $75 - $1,077 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $79 - $2,683 14%
Humana $79 - $988 14%
Premera First - All Plans $92 - $2,062 16%
Aetna $95 - $2,683 17%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $116 - $1,023 21%
First Choice - All Other Plans $116 - $2,542 21%
First Choice Admin $116 - $2,330 21%
Medicaid / KanCare $116 - $1,023 21%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $116 - $1,023 21%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $116 - $1,023 21%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $116 - $1,023 21%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $134 - $1,008 24%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $181 - $1,158 32%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $376 - $2,400 67%
Multiplan - All Plans $376 - $2,400 67%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $398 - $2,542 71%
Cigna $398 - $2,542 71%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $398 - $2,542 71%
Northwest One - All Plans $398 - $2,542 71%
UnitedHealthcare $398 - $2,542 71%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $420 - $2,683 75%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $420 - $2,683 75%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $420 - $2,683 75%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $433 - $2,768 78%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $2,062 369%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals