CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, Inc.

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $414
Cash Discount Price: $2,286
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at New York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, Inc. is $414. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,286. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,286

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$414

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: $2,286 (409%)

Insurance Median: $414 (74%)

Cash: $2,286 (409% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $414 (74% 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
Emblem Health - Ghi	$139	25%
Emblem Health - Hip	$142 - $355	25%
Local 1199	$250	45%
Aetna	$414 - $682	74%
Villagecare Maxx Fida	$716	128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,724	309%

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 $2,286.
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 York Community Hospital of Brooklyn, Inc. 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.