CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $528
Cash Discount Price: $845
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital is $528. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $845. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$845

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$528

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: $845 (151%)

Insurance Median: $528 (95%)

Cash: $845 (151% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $528 (95% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$21 - $445	4%
Beacon Health Strategies/Carelon	$21 - $479	4%
Granite State Health Plan	$21 - $494	4%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $3,422	12%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$66 - $614	12%
Mvp	$66 - $2,631	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$66 - $3,016	12%
Aetna	$68 - $2,757	12%
Cigna	$68 - $2,694	12%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$68 - $1,355	12%
Wellcare Health Plans	$68 - $638	12%
Wellsense Health Plan	$68 - $644	12%
Ambetter / Centene	$69 - $1,320	12%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$82 - $2,519	15%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan	$195 - $2,443	35%
Tufts Health Plan	$213 - $2,291	38%
Maine Community Health Options	$1,019 - $2,886	183%
Coventry	$1,391 - $3,416	249%
First Health/Hcvm	$1,391 - $3,416	249%
Phcs	$1,439 - $3,534	258%
Corvel	$1,471 - $3,613	264%
Ccmsi	$1,519 - $3,731	272%

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 $845.
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 Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital 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.