CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: UPMC Wellsboro

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,294
Cash Discount Price: $2,502
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at UPMC Wellsboro is $2,294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,502. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,502

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,294

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: $2,502 (448%)

Insurance Median: $2,294 (411%)

Cash: $2,502 (448% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,294 (411% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 411% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 311%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$126 - $3,209	23%
Amerihealth Caritas	$155	28%
Geisinger	$155 - $2,529	28%
Upmc Health Plan	$155 - $1,646	28%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$157 - $755	28%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$213	38%
Pa Health & Wellness	$240 - $815	43%
Upmc Work Partners	$396	71%
Aetna	$616 - $3,258	110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$685 - $1,909	123%
Cigna	$719 - $793	129%
Wirerope Works	$1,904 - $2,099	341%
Multiplan	$2,671 - $3,586	478%
America'S Choice	$3,082 - $3,398	552%
Intergroup	$3,082 - $3,398	552%

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 $2,502.
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 UPMC Wellsboro 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.