CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Cody Regional Health

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,766
Cash Discount Price: $1,745
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Cody Regional Health is $1,766. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,745. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 707 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,745

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,766

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: $1,745 (313%)

Insurance Median: $1,766 (316%)

Cash: $1,745 (313% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,766 (316% 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 316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 216%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$66 - $1,848	12%
Mountain Health - All Plans	$67 - $1,848	12%
Tricare	$67 - $944	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$112 - $1,951	20%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$334 - $1,848	60%
Christian Hlthcare - All Plans	$676 - $1,643	121%
Cigna	$760 - $1,630	136%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$760 - $1,848	136%
Humana	$760 - $1,909	136%
Interwest Health Ppo - All Plans	$777 - $1,889	139%
First Health Ntwrk-All Plans	$786 - $1,909	141%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$803 - $1,951	144%
UnitedHealthcare	$803 - $1,909	144%
Rocky Mtn Admin - All Plans	$1,848	331%

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 $1,745.
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 Cody Regional Health 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.