CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Central Vermont Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $543
Cash Discount Price: $2,791
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Central Vermont Medical Center is $543. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,791. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in Box 547, Barre, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,791

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$543

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: $2,791 (500%)

Insurance Median: $543 (97%)

Cash: $2,791 (500% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $543 (97% 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
Humana	$63 - $1,136	11%
Aetna	$65 - $543	12%
Coventry	$65 - $2,428	12%
Martins Point	$65 - $1,786	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$65 - $2,774	12%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$65 - $543	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $2,564	12%
Mvp	$66 - $2,579	12%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$104 - $2,233	19%
Cigna	$166 - $2,640	30%
Wellpath	$279 - $1,535	50%
Harvard Pilgrim	$405 - $2,233	73%

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 $2,791.
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 Central Vermont 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.