CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Bertrand Chaffee Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $209
Cash Discount Price: $385
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Bertrand Chaffee Hospital is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $385. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 224 East Main Street, Springville, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$385

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$209

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: $385 (69%)

Insurance Median: $209 (37%)

Cash: $385 (69% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $209 (37% 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
Private Pay	$132 - $638	24%
Aetna	$155 - $750	28%
American Progressive Ins.	$155 - $750	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$155 - $178	28%
Cigna	$155 - $750	28%
Commercial / Misc	$155 - $750	28%
Global Excel Mgt	$155 - $750	28%
Guardian Life Ins. Co.	$155 - $750	28%
Mvp Commercial	$155 - $750	28%
No Amer Meritian Health	$155 - $750	28%
No-Fault	$155 - $750	28%
Senior Blue - Bc	$155	28%
Univera Essential Plans	$162	29%
Univera Hc Child Health+	$162	29%
Univera Hc Myhealth+	$162 - $209	29%
Univera Plus Med	$162	29%
Comm Blue Essential	$209	37%
Community Blue	$209	37%
Community Care - Bc	$209	37%
Fidelis Care Of New York	$209	37%
Ghi Medical	$209	37%
Gowanda Correctional Fac	$209	37%
Medicaid / KanCare	$209	37%
Molina Essential Plan	$209	37%
Molina Heathcare Of Wny	$209	37%
Seneca Nation Health Dept	$209	37%
United Hc - Community Pln	$209	37%
United Hc Essential Plan	$209	37%
Univera Hc Myhealth	$209	37%
Yourcare	$209	37%
Univera Senior Choice	$219	39%
Univera Healthcare	$277	50%
Iha Essential Plans	$364 - $386	65%
Iha Medisource	$364 - $386	65%
Fidelis Essential Plans	$469	84%
Iha Encompass 65	$506	91%
Iha	$618	111%
Iha Custom Coverage	$618	111%

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 $385.
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 Bertrand Chaffee 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.