CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Columbia Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $195
Cash Discount Price: $643
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Columbia Memorial Hospital is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $643. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$643

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$195

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: $643 (115%)

Insurance Median: $195 (35%)

Cash: $643 (115% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $195 (35% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $1,574	5%
Mvp	$49 - $829	9%
Cdphp	$51 - $888	9%
Medicare (plans)	$52 - $205	9%
Medicaid / KanCare	$56 - $395	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$59 - $730	11%
Tricare	$59 - $205	11%
Hamaspik	$65 - $537	12%
Fidelis	$66 - $888	12%
Aetna	$72 - $1,889	13%
Blue Shield Highmark	$75 - $259	13%
Cigna	$95 - $282	17%
Emblem Health Ghi	$95 - $281	17%
Emblem	$280 - $466	50%
Empire Plan Nyship	$340	61%
Mvp Commercial	$503	90%
Blue Shield	$589 - $943	106%
Herrington Diversified Pdh	$973	174%
Magnacare	$1,756 - $2,020	315%
Multiplan	$2,053 - $2,361	368%

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 $643.
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 Columbia Memorial 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.