CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $684
Cash Discount Price: $1,285
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Kaleida Health is $684. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,285. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,285

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$684

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: $1,285 (230%)

Insurance Median: $684 (123%)

Cash: $1,285 (230% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $684 (123% 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
Veteran Family Member Program	$49	9%
Meritain Health	$103 - $106	18%
Ghi/Emblem Health	$139 - $921	25%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob	$139 - $174	25%
Aetna	$145 - $723	26%
Magnacare	$145 - $186	26%
Magnacare - Wchob	$145 - $186	26%
Independent Health Association	$397 - $1,248	71%
Independent Health Association - Wchob	$412 - $1,248	74%
Univera	$417 - $951	75%
Univera - Wchob	$417 - $924	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$465 - $2,545	83%
Tricare	$648	116%
Wellcare	$709	127%
Fidelis	$737	132%
UnitedHealthcare	$740	133%
Cigna	$798 - $969	143%

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 $1,285.
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 Kaleida Health 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.