CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $2,347
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,124
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $2,347. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,347

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: $5,124 (918%)
Insurance Median: $2,347 (420%)
Cash: $5,124 (918% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,347 (420% 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 420% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 320%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $211 38%
Well Sense Health Plan $419 75%
United $1,317 - $3,382 236%
Maine Community Health $1,602 - $2,715 287%
Harvard Pilgrim $1,670 - $2,200 299%
Cigna $1,865 - $2,157 334%
Tufts Health Plan $1,927 - $2,931 345%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,270 407%
Aetna $3,243 581%
Mvp Health Plan $3,587 643%
Corvel $3,689 661%
Evernorth $4,099 734%
Mutual Of Omaha $4,099 734%
Multiplan $4,150 743%
First Health $4,663 835%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $4,663 835%
Oxford Health Plans $4,868 872%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals