CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: St Mary's General Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $927
Cash Discount Price: $645
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at St Mary's General Hospital is $927. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $645. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Boulevard, Passaic, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$645

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$927

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: $645 (116%)

Insurance Median: $927 (166%)

Cash: $645 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $927 (166% 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
Humana	$517	93%
Aetna	$646 - $1,369	116%
Amerihealth	$646	116%
Clover Health	$646	116%
Horizon	$646 - $1,145	116%
Medicare (plans)	$646	116%
Tricare	$646	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$646 - $1,677	116%
Wellcare	$646 - $872	116%
Wellpoint Amerigroup	$646	116%
Ally-Align (Fka Spartan Plan Nj, Inc.)	$678	121%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$904	162%
Cigna	$949	170%
Fairprice Healthcare Holdings	$1,034	185%
Coventry	$1,292	231%

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 $645.
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 St Mary's General 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.