CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $1,462
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,263
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Shands Jacksonville is $1,462. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,263. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,263

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,462

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: $2,263 (405%)
Insurance Median: $1,462 (262%)
Cash: $2,263 (405% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,462 (262% 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 262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 162%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Carelon Health $329 59%
Humana $329 - $3,497 59%
Aetna $331 - $3,390 59%
Florida Community Care $344 62%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $359 64%
Community Care Plan $359 64%
Molina $359 - $715 64%
Simply Healthcare $362 65%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $571 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $571 - $2,085 102%
Capital Health Plan $571 - $2,057 102%
Beacon Health Strategies $588 105%
Careplus Health Plan $588 105%
Florida Health Care Plan $588 - $991 105%
UnitedHealthcare $593 - $1,720 106%
Devoted Health Plan $599 - $628 107%
Positive Healthcare Partners $605 - $628 108%
Wellcare Of Florida $668 120%
Florida Complete Care $713 128%
Wellpath $908 163%
Ambetter / Centene $914 164%
Volusia Health Network $1,728 310%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $1,810 324%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $1,934 346%
Centivo $2,263 405%
Avmed $2,310 414%
Disney Cruise Line $2,468 442%
Cigna $2,549 457%
Health First Health Plan $2,674 - $2,880 479%
Mental Health Associates $2,674 479%
Prime Health Services $2,880 - $3,085 516%
Florida Health Alliance $2,962 531%
Archbold Medical Center $3,085 553%
Genex $3,085 553%
Rockport Provider $3,085 553%
Corvel Corp $3,497 626%
First Health $3,497 626%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $3,497 626%
Medsave Usa Tpa $3,497 626%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $3,703 - $3,908 663%
Multiplan $3,703 663%
Novanet $3,703 663%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals