CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,122
Cash Discount Price: $1,496
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital is $2,122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,496. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 Alice Peck Day Drive, Lebanon, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,496

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,122

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: $1,496 (268%)

Insurance Median: $2,122 (380%)

Cash: $1,496 (268% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,122 (380% 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 380% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 280%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$44	8%
Nh Healthy Families	$45	8%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,239 - $1,308	222%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,335 - $2,536	239%
Harvard Pilgrim	$1,679 - $2,471	301%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,944 - $2,052	348%
Tufts	$1,980 - $2,090	355%
Cigna	$2,068 - $2,331	370%
Commercial Generic	$2,068 - $2,183	370%
Connecticut General	$2,068 - $2,183	370%
Klais	$2,087 - $2,203	374%
Wellpoint	$2,122 - $2,240	380%
Aetna	$2,430 - $2,565	435%
Mvp	$2,457 - $2,594	440%
Coventry Health	$2,565 - $2,708	459%
Coventry Health Wc	$2,565 - $2,708	459%
Humana	$2,808 - $2,964	503%

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 $1,496.
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 Alice Peck Day 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.