Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus during surgery on heart or great blood vessels with report
Medicare pricing data for 2,563 providers across 51 states
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 with probe in esophagus during surgery on heart or great blood vessels with report (HCPCS code 93355) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $222.10, but hospitals typically charge $793.75 — a 3.6x 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 $222.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $44.42. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $174.76 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $298 | $1,671 | 3 | 13 | +34.2% |
| New York | $247 | $1,016 | 108 | 1,995 | +11.1% |
| New Jersey | $237 | $837 | 73 | 1,272 | +6.6% |
| California | $234 | $740 | 259 | 3,256 | +5.2% |
| Maryland | $232 | $632 | 9 | 61 | +4.3% |
| Connecticut | $231 | $775 | 26 | 238 | +4.2% |
| Massachusetts | $231 | $853 | 45 | 745 | +4.1% |
| Oregon | $230 | $705 | 21 | 182 | +3.4% |
| District of Columbia | $229 | $796 | 14 | 155 | +2.9% |
| Virginia | $228 | $622 | 55 | 435 | +2.5% |
| Illinois | $226 | $747 | 135 | 1,461 | +1.6% |
| Washington | $226 | $630 | 45 | 677 | +1.5% |
| Rhode Island | $224 | $661 | 5 | 78 | +0.9% |
| Hawaii | $224 | $707 | 4 | 51 | +0.8% |
| Delaware | $223 | $634 | 6 | 39 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $222 | $2,714 | 13 | 160 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $222 | $632 | 167 | 2,113 | +0.1% |
| West Virginia | $222 | $915 | 12 | 153 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $222 | $657 | 150 | 1,095 | -0.2% |
| Nevada | $222 | $1,033 | 11 | 91 | -0.3% |
| Colorado | $222 | $887 | 54 | 886 | -0.3% |
| Michigan | $221 | $593 | 83 | 845 | -0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $220 | $478 | 6 | 33 | -1.0% |
| Maine | $219 | $531 | 12 | 145 | -1.4% |
| Georgia | $219 | $1,030 | 48 | 847 | -1.4% |
| Minnesota | $218 | $1,030 | 64 | 512 | -2.0% |
| Texas | $217 | $694 | 162 | 1,607 | -2.2% |
| Montana | $217 | $645 | 10 | 151 | -2.4% |
| North Dakota | $217 | $639 | 14 | 141 | -2.4% |
| New Mexico | $217 | $509 | 6 | 56 | -2.4% |
| Arizona | $216 | $748 | 54 | 526 | -2.9% |
| Utah | $215 | $619 | 16 | 245 | -3.2% |
| Missouri | $215 | $652 | 62 | 731 | -3.3% |
| Ohio | $215 | $1,370 | 124 | 1,138 | -3.3% |
| Vermont | $214 | $1,114 | 7 | 59 | -3.5% |
| North Carolina | $214 | $750 | 93 | 879 | -3.7% |
| Louisiana | $213 | $710 | 48 | 469 | -4.1% |
| Oklahoma | $213 | $601 | 31 | 429 | -4.2% |
| Alabama | $212 | $432 | 29 | 440 | -4.4% |
| Wisconsin | $212 | $2,488 | 64 | 570 | -4.4% |
| Kentucky | $212 | $552 | 56 | 472 | -4.5% |
| South Dakota | $212 | $678 | 14 | 216 | -4.6% |
| Kansas | $212 | $524 | 49 | 987 | -4.7% |
| South Carolina | $212 | $683 | 26 | 336 | -4.7% |
| Nebraska | $209 | $575 | 24 | 443 | -6.0% |
| Iowa | $209 | $682 | 36 | 487 | -6.1% |
| Mississippi | $208 | $495 | 21 | 102 | -6.4% |
| Idaho | $208 | $576 | 23 | 270 | -6.5% |
| Tennessee | $207 | $601 | 42 | 615 | -6.8% |
| Indiana | $206 | $586 | 77 | 912 | -7.1% |
| Arkansas | $205 | $606 | 24 | 268 | -7.5% |
⚠️ 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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