CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $180
  • Cash Discount Price: $239
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$180

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: $239 (43%)
Insurance Median: $180 (32%)
Cash: $239 (43% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $180 (32% 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.

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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
Aetna $27 - $1,489 5%
Mvp Commercial $37 - $2,031 7%
UnitedHealthcare $37 - $2,166 7%
Emblem $40 - $2,166 7%
Emblem_Ghi $40 - $2,166 7%
Empire Plan Nyship $40 - $2,166 7%
Magnacare $40 - $2,166 7%
Multiplan $42 - $2,302 8%
Cdphp $44 - $888 8%
Medicare (plans) $48 - $205 9%
Blue Shield $50 - $419 9%
Fidelis $51 - $1,110 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $53 - $888 9%
Tricare $55 - $180 10%
Medicaid / KanCare $56 - $214 10%
Hamaspik $60 - $927 11%
Blue Shield Highmark $63 - $575 11%
Mvp $66 - $616 12%
Emblem Health Ghi $71 - $397 13%
Nascentia $71 - $198 13%
Cigna $103 - $345 18%
Nys Department Of Corrections $163 - $448 29%
Nascentia Health Options $272 49%
Mvp Essential Plan $849 152%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals