Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound
Medicare pricing data for 2,952 providers across 46 states
This procedure has a 34.0x markup — hospitals charge $380.43 but Medicare allows only $11.18. Uninsured patients may face bills 34.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound (HCPCS code 93313) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.18, but hospitals typically charge $380.43 — a 34.0x 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 $11.18, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.24. 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 34.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $8.89 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $15 | $312 | 4 | 65 | +34.3% |
| New York | $12 | $472 | 108 | 923 | +11.7% |
| Maryland | $12 | $225 | 27 | 191 | +4.0% |
| California | $12 | $267 | 328 | 2,424 | +4.0% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $710 | 104 | 1,255 | +3.7% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $386 | 25 | 96 | +3.6% |
| District of Columbia | $12 | $272 | 12 | 43 | +3.5% |
| Connecticut | $11 | $461 | 10 | 49 | +2.6% |
| Illinois | $11 | $415 | 127 | 555 | +2.0% |
| Delaware | $11 | $375 | 6 | 18 | +1.6% |
| Florida | $11 | $555 | 196 | 921 | +1.4% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $766 | 19 | 167 | -0.2% |
| Nevada | $11 | $424 | 21 | 66 | -0.5% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $131 | 13 | 26 | -1.2% |
| Colorado | $11 | $246 | 51 | 218 | -1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $597 | 100 | 493 | -1.3% |
| Washington | $11 | $144 | 41 | 121 | -1.3% |
| Virginia | $11 | $246 | 68 | 265 | -1.4% |
| Montana | $11 | $179 | 28 | 174 | -1.5% |
| Kansas | $11 | $435 | 26 | 121 | -1.7% |
| Ohio | $11 | $245 | 179 | 581 | -2.2% |
| Arizona | $11 | $328 | 40 | 203 | -2.2% |
| Texas | $11 | $427 | 136 | 509 | -2.5% |
| Georgia | $11 | $244 | 79 | 327 | -2.7% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $260 | 27 | 86 | -2.7% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $270 | 28 | 102 | -2.8% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $366 | 20 | 57 | -3.1% |
| Utah | $11 | $202 | 71 | 465 | -3.1% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $456 | 114 | 698 | -3.4% |
| Michigan | $11 | $392 | 97 | 306 | -3.5% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $237 | 19 | 61 | -3.8% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $222 | 55 | 342 | -3.8% |
| Missouri | $11 | $310 | 69 | 338 | -3.9% |
| Oregon | $11 | $196 | 39 | 141 | -3.9% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $378 | 42 | 350 | -4.0% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $552 | 103 | 408 | -4.1% |
| Maine | $11 | $170 | 6 | 28 | -4.3% |
| Alabama | $11 | $349 | 50 | 170 | -4.7% |
| Indiana | $11 | $298 | 147 | 1,051 | -5.2% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $448 | 74 | 242 | -5.5% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $316 | 84 | 220 | -5.5% |
| Iowa | $11 | $248 | 89 | 493 | -6.1% |
| Idaho | $10 | $134 | 20 | 134 | -6.5% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $118 | 10 | 49 | -7.2% |
| Arkansas | $10 | $279 | 17 | 65 | -7.7% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $600 | 7 | 14 | -9.7% |
⚠️ 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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