CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $367
Cash Discount Price: $3,717
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $367. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,717. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,717

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$367

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: $3,717 (666%)

Insurance Median: $367 (66%)

Cash: $3,717 (666% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $367 (66% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$45 - $3,659	8%
Mvp	$55 - $2,756	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $3,496	11%
Aetna	$65 - $553	12%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$65 - $2,784	12%
Humana	$65 - $1,041	12%
Martins Point	$65 - $566	12%
St. Regis	$65 - $553	12%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$65 - $553	12%
Fidelis Care	$74 - $608	13%
Wellpath	$90 - $2,044	16%
Ebpa	$217 - $3,197	39%
Harvard Pilgrim	$226 - $2,974	40%
Magnacare	$226 - $2,974	40%
Coventry	$240 - $3,159	43%
Cigna	$247 - $3,624	44%
Nppn	$254 - $3,345	45%

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 $3,717.
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 Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care 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.