CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Upland Hills Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $802
Cash Discount Price: $1,547
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Upland Hills Health is $802. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,547. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,547

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$802

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: $1,547 (277%)

Insurance Median: $802 (144%)

Cash: $1,547 (277% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $802 (144% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$132 - $469	24%
Quartz	$136	24%
Ghc Of Eau Claire	$633	113%
Ghc Of Sc Wi	$633 - $1,948	113%
Mhs	$633 - $802	113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$802 - $2,349	144%
Humana	$802 - $2,578	144%
Icare	$802	144%
Medical Associates	$802 - $2,148	144%
Security Health Plan	$802	144%
Alliance	$1,619	290%
Wps	$1,747 - $1,802	313%
Dean Health Plan	$2,026	363%
Cigna	$2,137 - $2,389	383%
Multiplan	$2,521	452%

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 $1,547.
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 Upland Hills Health 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.