CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $418
  • Cash Discount Price: $632
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Kings County Hospital Center is $418. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $632. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$632

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$418

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: $632 (113%)
Insurance Median: $418 (75%)
Cash: $632 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $418 (75% 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 - $941 10%
Amidacare $73 - $418 13%
Emblem $73 - $1,702 13%
Wellcare $79 - $238 14%
Metroplus $91 - $941 16%
Fidelis $105 - $941 19%
Oscar $109 - $973 20%
Affinity $194 - $941 35%
United $206 - $523 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $221 - $1,945 40%
Centerlight $221 - $1,216 40%
Elderplan $221 - $1,581 40%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $230 - $675 41%
Hamaspik $232 42%
Local 1199 $250 - $2,067 45%
Oxford $259 - $291 46%
Carelon $418 - $1,581 75%
Senior Whole Health $418 75%
United Behavioral Health $418 - $460 75%
Carelon (Amida Care) $427 76%
Vnsny $427 - $2,067 76%
Vaccn $649 116%
Cigna $1,824 327%
Magnacare $1,824 327%
Multiplan $1,945 348%
Villagecare Max $2,067 370%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals