CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,738
Cash Discount Price: $2,928
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Aurora St Lukes Medical Center is $3,738. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,928. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,928

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,738

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: $2,928 (524%)

Insurance Median: $3,738 (670%)

Cash: $2,928 (524% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,738 (670% 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 670% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 570%). 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 Exchange	$2,069	371%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,201 - $5,018	394%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,295 - $5,066	411%
Everpointe Elite	$2,875 - $2,980	515%
Hs Technology	$2,875 - $2,980	515%
Aetna	$3,070 - $4,923	550%
Quartz One	$3,162 - $3,278	566%
Aurora Caregiver	$3,450 - $3,576	618%
Common Ground	$3,450 - $3,576	618%
Health Eos Plus	$3,450 - $3,576	618%
Healthpartners	$3,450 - $4,470	618%
Quartz Group	$3,450 - $3,576	618%
Wisconsin Physician Service	$3,565 - $3,874	639%
Health Payment Systems	$3,738 - $3,874	670%
Trilogy	$4,025 - $4,172	721%
Centivo	$4,312 - $4,470	772%
Cigna	$4,312 - $5,042	772%
Health Eos	$4,600 - $4,768	824%

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 $2,928.
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 St Lukes 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.