CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $649
Cash Discount Price: $3,352
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center is $649. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,352. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,352

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$649

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: $3,352 (600%)

Insurance Median: $649 (116%)

Cash: $3,352 (600% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $649 (116% 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
Pa Health And Wellness	$153 - $221	27%
Amerihealth	$183 - $716	33%
Health Partners	$183 - $602	33%
Geisinger	$185 - $649	33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$209 - $4,254	37%
Fidelis	$209 - $365	37%
UnitedHealthcare	$209 - $3,478	37%
Wellcare	$209 - $4,190	37%
Cdphp	$219 - $649	39%
Mvp	$448 - $4,254	80%
Fidelis Essential	$469	84%
Aetna	$649 - $716	116%
Freedom Blue	$649	116%
Humana	$649 - $719	116%
Icircle	$649 - $730	116%
Tricare	$649 - $718	116%
Upmc	$649	116%
Emblem	$730 - $3,403	131%

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 $3,352.
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 Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center 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.