CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $699
  • Cash Discount Price: $957
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Flushing Hospital Medical Center is $699. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $957. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$957

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$699

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: $957 (171%)
Insurance Median: $699 (125%)
Cash: $957 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $699 (125% 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
Ghi $116 - $679 21%
UnitedHealthcare $124 - $838 22%
1199 National Benefit Fund $250 45%
Healthfirst $577 103%
Fidelis $645 - $679 116%
Aetna $679 - $1,357 122%
Beacon Health Strategies $679 122%
Centerlight Healthcare $679 122%
Empire $679 - $1,269 122%
Hip $679 - $1,378 122%
Metroplus $679 - $747 122%
Humana $686 - $719 123%
Elderplan $692 124%
Vns $692 124%
Wellcare Of Ny $706 126%
Senior Whole Health $719 129%
Elderserve Health $781 140%
Hamaspik Choice $781 140%
Magnacare $781 140%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $814 146%
Emblemhealth $1,059 190%
Empire Blue Priority $1,079 193%
Hotel Trades Council $1,912 342%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 45Th Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11355
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals