CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Nassau University Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $222
Cash Discount Price: $1,381
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Nassau University Medical Center is $222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,381. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,381

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$222

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: $1,381 (247%)

Insurance Median: $222 (40%)

Cash: $1,381 (247% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $222 (40% 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
Aetna	$59 - $649	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$62 - $1,974	11%
Molina Healthcare (Fka Affinity)	$62 - $214	11%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$73 - $649	13%
Fidelis Care	$73 - $681	13%
Emblemhealth	$128 - $616	23%
UnitedHealthcare	$203 - $649	36%
Humana	$271 - $649	49%
Cigna	$493 - $494	88%
1199Seiu National Benefit Funds	$1,184	212%
Magnacare	$1,480	265%

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 $1,381.
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 Nassau University Medical Center 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.