CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Bellevue Hospital Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $418
Cash Discount Price: $638
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Bellevue Hospital Center is $418. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $638. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 462 First Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$638

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: $638 (114%)

Insurance Median: $418 (75%)

Cash: $638 (114% 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.

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	$54 - $649	10%
Healthfirst	$58 - $941	10%
Amidacare	$72 - $418	13%
Emblem	$72 - $1,702	13%
Wellcare	$78 - $960	14%
Metroplus	$91 - $941	16%
Fidelis	$104 - $941	19%
Oscar	$108 - $973	19%
Affinity	$190 - $941	34%
United	$206 - $681	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$215 - $1,945	39%
Centerlight	$215 - $1,216	39%
Elderplan	$215 - $1,581	39%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$224 - $675	40%
Hamaspik	$226 - $519	40%
Local 1199	$250 - $2,067	45%
Oxford	$259 - $681	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%
Villagecare Max	$957 - $2,067	171%
Cigna	$1,824	327%
Magnacare	$1,824	327%
Multiplan	$1,945	348%

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 $638.
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 Bellevue Hospital Center 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.