CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: New London Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,012
Cash Discount Price: $1,237
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at New London Hospital is $1,012. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,237. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 273 County Road, New London, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,237

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,012

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: $1,237 (222%)

Insurance Median: $1,012 (181%)

Cash: $1,237 (222% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,012 (181% 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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Billing Status

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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
Granite State Health Plan	$21 - $1,517	4%
Wellsense Health Plan	$21 - $1,322	4%
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$22 - $1,531	4%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $2,380	12%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$66 - $1,322	12%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$66 - $2,065	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$66 - $2,350	12%
Wellcare Health Plans	$68 - $1,322	12%
Aetna	$76 - $2,596	14%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$78 - $2,143	14%
Ambetter / Centene	$86 - $1,322	15%
Cigna	$91 - $2,034	16%
Tufts Health Plan	$889 - $2,163	159%
Coventry	$1,215 - $2,840	218%
Multiplan	$1,222 - $2,855	219%

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 $1,237.
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 New London 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.