CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Margaretville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $1,104
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,312
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Margaretville Memorial Hospital is $1,104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,312. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,312

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,104

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: $2,312 (414%)
Insurance Median: $1,104 (198%)
Cash: $2,312 (414% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,104 (198% 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
Mvp $538 96%
Mvp Hmo/Ppo $635 114%
UnitedHealthcare $908 - $1,145 163%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $924 - $1,595 166%
Oxford $961 - $1,068 172%
Aetna $1,017 - $1,503 182%
Hamaspik (McR) $1,017 182%
Mvp Gold (McR) $1,017 182%
Medicare (plans) $1,017 - $1,526 182%
Oxford Exchange $1,031 185%
Affinity By Molina McR $1,068 191%
Cdphp $1,119 200%
Self-Pay $1,268 227%
Mvp Exchange $1,503 269%
Emblem Select Care (Exchange) $1,572 282%
Magnacare Standard $1,618 290%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Ppo/Cbp $1,665 298%
Todays Options $1,679 301%
Magnacare Preferred $1,850 331%
Emblem Ghi/Hip Hmo/Epo/Pos $1,850 331%
Multiplan $1,896 340%
First Health $2,081 373%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 42084 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals