CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,139
Cash Discount Price: $4,158
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is $1,139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,139

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: $4,158 (745%)

Insurance Median: $1,139 (204%)

Cash: $4,158 (745% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,139 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). 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
Select Health	$457	82%
Seoul Medical Group	$632	113%
Monarch Health Plan	$668 - $1,862	120%
Aetna	$703	126%
Molina	$724 - $1,139	130%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$736 - $2,259	132%
Alignment Health	$738	132%
La Care	$759	136%
Central Health	$773	138%
Clever Care	$843	151%
Healthcare Partners	$878 - $1,912	157%
Centivo	$1,581	283%
Healthnet	$2,044 - $2,920	366%

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 $4,158.
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 Memorialcare Long Beach 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.