CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: F F Thompson Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $177
Cash Discount Price: $1,076
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at F F Thompson Hospital is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,076. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,076

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$177

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: $1,076 (193%)

Insurance Median: $177 (32%)

Cash: $1,076 (193% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $177 (32% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $682	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $1,890	9%
Medicaid / KanCare	$52 - $480	9%
Aetna	$55 - $682	10%
Excellus 2201	$55 - $180	10%
Medicare (plans)	$55 - $750	10%
Mvp 2900	$64 - $1,495	11%
Fidelis 5155	$76 - $224	14%
Independent Health 5156	$84 - $278	15%
Cigna	$88 - $1,595	16%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$169 - $481	30%
Molina Healthcare 1723	$261 - $469	47%
Elderplan 1316	$682	122%
Humana	$682	122%

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 $1,076.
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 F F Thompson Hospital 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.