CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $553
Cash Discount Price: $2,824
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $553. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,824. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,824

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$553

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: $2,824 (506%)

Insurance Median: $553 (99%)

Cash: $2,824 (506% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $553 (99% 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	$72 - $1,886	13%
Fidelis	$72 - $1,037	13%
Healthfirst	$72 - $3,055	13%
Metroplus	$72 - $3,310	13%
Emblem	$214 - $2,873	38%
Oxford	$234 - $3,972	42%
Empire	$276 - $1,020	49%
UnitedHealthcare	$290 - $3,972	52%
Cigna	$322 - $3,880	58%
Magnacare	$400 - $4,074	72%
Urn	$433 - $3,615	78%
6 Degrees Health	$444 - $3,972	80%
Multiplan	$500 - $4,583	90%

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 $2,824.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.