CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $180
Cash Discount Price: $502
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $502. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$502

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$180

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: $502 (90%)

Insurance Median: $180 (32%)

Cash: $502 (90% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $180 (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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$44 - $1,436	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $1,506	8%
Fidelis Care	$55 - $489	10%
Humana	$55 - $489	10%
Mvp	$55 - $489	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $1,774	11%
Aetna	$64 - $1,315	11%
Martins Point	$64 - $489	11%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$64 - $489	11%
Magnacare	$65 - $1,223	12%
Choicecare	$67 - $1,147	12%
Highmark Blueshield	$79 - $1,370	14%
St. Regis	$384 - $489	69%

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 $502.
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 The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy 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.