CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Aurora Medical Center - Summit

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,503
Cash Discount Price: $1,873
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Aurora Medical Center - Summit is $2,503. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,873. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 36500 Aurora Drive, Summit, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,873

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,503

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: $1,873 (336%)

Insurance Median: $2,503 (448%)

Cash: $1,873 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,503 (448% 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 448% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 348%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$1,820 - $1,925	326%
Hs Technology	$1,820 - $1,925	326%
Aetna	$1,944 - $3,180	348%
Quartz One	$2,002 - $2,118	359%
Molina Exchange	$2,069	371%
Aurora Caregiver	$2,184 - $2,310	391%
Common Ground	$2,184 - $2,310	391%
Health Eos Plus	$2,184 - $2,310	391%
Healthpartners	$2,184 - $2,888	391%
Quartz Group	$2,184 - $2,310	391%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,201 - $3,242	394%
Wisconsin Physician Service	$2,257 - $2,502	404%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,295 - $3,272	411%
Health Payment Systems	$2,366 - $2,502	424%
Trilogy	$2,548 - $2,695	456%
Centivo	$2,730 - $2,888	489%
Cigna	$2,730 - $3,257	489%
Health Eos	$2,912 - $3,080	522%

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 $1,873.
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 Center - Summit 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.