CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,626
Cash Discount Price: $1,968
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County is $2,626. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,968. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1032 E Sumner St, Hartford, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,968

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,626

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: $1,968 (353%)

Insurance Median: $2,626 (470%)

Cash: $1,968 (353% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,626 (470% 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 470% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 370%). 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
Everpointe Elite	$1,915 - $2,020	343%
Hs Technology	$1,915 - $2,020	343%
Aetna	$2,045 - $3,337	366%
Molina Exchange	$2,069	371%
Quartz One	$2,106 - $2,222	377%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,201 - $3,402	394%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,295 - $3,434	411%
Aurora Caregiver	$2,298 - $2,424	412%
Common Ground	$2,298 - $2,424	412%
Health Eos Plus	$2,298 - $2,424	412%
Healthpartners	$2,298 - $3,030	412%
Quartz Group	$2,298 - $2,424	412%
Wisconsin Physician Service	$2,375 - $2,626	425%
Health Payment Systems	$2,490 - $2,626	446%
Trilogy	$2,681 - $2,828	480%
Centivo	$2,872 - $3,030	514%
Cigna	$2,872 - $3,418	514%
Health Eos	$3,064 - $3,232	549%

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 $1,968.
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 Aurora Medical Ctr Washington County 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.