CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Snoqualmie Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $396
Cash Discount Price: $424
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is $396. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $424. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9801 Frontier Ave Se, Snoqualmie, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$424

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$396

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: $424 (76%)

Insurance Median: $396 (71%)

Cash: $424 (76% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $396 (71% 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
Community Health Plan Of Wa Mcd Rep	$116 - $545	21%
Medicaid / KanCare	$116 - $545	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$116 - $1,075	21%
Amerigroup Wellpoint	$123 - $578	22%
Aetna	$124 - $679	22%
Humana	$125 - $497	22%
Washington Coordinated Care	$125 - $589	22%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcd Rep	$128 - $589	23%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest	$185 - $736	33%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence Mcr Adv	$227 - $497	41%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$227 - $502	41%
Medicare (plans)	$227 - $492	41%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington Mcr Adv	$227 - $492	41%
Molina Healthcare Of Washington	$232 - $502	42%
Cigna	$236 - $935	42%
First Choice Health Network	$265 - $818	47%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$269 - $701	48%
Blue Shield Of Wa Regence	$274 - $497	49%

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 $424.
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 Snoqualmie Valley Hospital 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.