Ultrasound of heart, follow-up
Medicare pricing data for 38,296 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $170.30 but Medicare allows only $31.09. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $24 in Maine to $59 in Puerto Rico. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up (HCPCS code 93308) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $31.09, but hospitals typically charge $170.30 — a 5.5x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $31.09, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.22. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $23.97 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $59 | $128 | 40 | 161 | +89.2% |
| Alaska | $48 | $487 | 87 | 1,281 | +54.0% |
| Wyoming | $41 | $465 | 38 | 377 | +32.5% |
| New York | $38 | $221 | 2,515 | 29,848 | +21.4% |
| Louisiana | $38 | $194 | 471 | 4,109 | +21.3% |
| Maryland | $37 | $168 | 677 | 7,994 | +19.5% |
| Florida | $37 | $137 | 2,609 | 39,742 | +18.3% |
| Texas | $36 | $185 | 2,493 | 29,095 | +15.9% |
| California | $36 | $205 | 3,811 | 44,255 | +15.7% |
| Alabama | $35 | $134 | 519 | 5,680 | +13.3% |
| Mississippi | $35 | $198 | 315 | 4,937 | +11.5% |
| Arizona | $34 | $254 | 749 | 10,398 | +10.0% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $155 | 1,149 | 10,447 | +9.3% |
| Washington | $33 | $112 | 807 | 14,883 | +5.9% |
| North Carolina | $33 | $161 | 1,276 | 16,834 | +4.8% |
| South Carolina | $31 | $193 | 731 | 8,811 | +0.8% |
| Arkansas | $31 | $127 | 301 | 6,960 | +0.6% |
| Georgia | $31 | $149 | 1,093 | 14,765 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $30 | $144 | 319 | 6,583 | -2.3% |
| Wisconsin | $30 | $442 | 745 | 14,924 | -3.7% |
| Delaware | $30 | $262 | 159 | 2,045 | -4.1% |
| Illinois | $29 | $166 | 1,347 | 24,676 | -5.9% |
| West Virginia | $29 | $116 | 190 | 3,631 | -6.2% |
| Connecticut | $29 | $261 | 654 | 9,109 | -7.0% |
| Nevada | $29 | $107 | 253 | 2,416 | -8.2% |
| Nebraska | $29 | $116 | 269 | 5,230 | -8.3% |
| Virginia | $28 | $101 | 1,053 | 18,627 | -8.6% |
| Utah | $28 | $104 | 255 | 2,121 | -10.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $28 | $181 | 2,227 | 31,245 | -10.0% |
| Massachusetts | $28 | $152 | 1,298 | 18,587 | -10.1% |
| Michigan | $28 | $141 | 1,436 | 19,243 | -10.1% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $141 | 218 | 1,624 | -10.7% |
| Hawaii | $28 | $126 | 129 | 959 | -11.3% |
| Colorado | $28 | $122 | 754 | 8,425 | -11.3% |
| Kansas | $27 | $153 | 326 | 5,611 | -11.6% |
| District of Columbia | $27 | $236 | 115 | 2,040 | -11.9% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $111 | 642 | 10,093 | -12.1% |
| Oklahoma | $27 | $125 | 362 | 6,268 | -12.2% |
| Oregon | $27 | $185 | 439 | 6,617 | -12.8% |
| Minnesota | $27 | $191 | 915 | 14,409 | -13.4% |
| Missouri | $27 | $141 | 704 | 13,319 | -14.7% |
| Kentucky | $26 | $84 | 488 | 7,489 | -15.5% |
| Idaho | $26 | $90 | 153 | 2,431 | -16.1% |
| Ohio | $26 | $147 | 1,686 | 28,326 | -16.2% |
| North Dakota | $25 | $124 | 84 | 2,547 | -18.3% |
| Montana | $25 | $106 | 97 | 2,370 | -18.8% |
| New Mexico | $25 | $92 | 112 | 1,101 | -19.0% |
| New Hampshire | $25 | $225 | 171 | 4,239 | -19.6% |
| Indiana | $24 | $108 | 628 | 12,122 | -21.3% |
| South Dakota | $24 | $84 | 84 | 3,867 | -21.3% |
| Vermont | $24 | $151 | 103 | 1,244 | -21.7% |
| Maine | $24 | $141 | 188 | 2,594 | -21.8% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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