CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: South Brooklyn Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $429
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at South Brooklyn Health is $429. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$429

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%)
Insurance Median: $429 (77%)
Ins. Median: $429 (77% 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
Aetna $54 - $649 10%
Healthfirst $58 - $946 10%
Amidacare $73 - $420 13%
Emblem $73 - $1,584 13%
Wellcare $79 - $238 14%
Metroplus $91 - $946 16%
Fidelis $105 - $946 19%
Oscar $109 - $973 20%
United $206 - $526 37%
Local 1199 $250 - $1,924 45%
Oxford $259 - $291 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $420 - $1,811 75%
Carelon $420 - $1,471 75%
Senior Whole Health $420 75%
United Behavioral Health $420 - $462 75%
Affinity $429 - $946 77%
Carelon (Amida Care) $429 77%
Vnsny $429 - $1,924 77%
Vaccn $649 116%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $675 121%
Centerlight $1,132 203%
Elderplan $1,298 - $1,471 233%
Cigna $1,698 304%
Magnacare $1,698 304%
Multiplan $1,811 324%
Villagecare Max $1,924 345%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals