CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $4,530
Cash Discount Price: $12,943
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital is $4,530. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,943. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 8.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2190 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,943

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,530

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: $12,943 (2318%)

Insurance Median: $4,530 (811%)

Cash: $12,943 (2318% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,530 (811% 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 811% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 711%). 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
Corvel Corporation	$135 - $1,806	24%
Prime Health	$138 - $1,844	25%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$142 - $1,901	25%
Oscar	$1,683	301%
Simply	$1,993	357%
Simply Healthcare	$2,161	387%
Cigna	$2,252 - $5,371	403%
Molina Healthcare	$2,459 - $4,142	440%
United	$3,093 - $5,824	554%
Avmed	$3,106 - $6,472	556%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,300 - $10,254	591%
Aetna	$3,883	696%
Humana	$4,918	881%
Plotkin Health	$6,472	1159%
Prime Health Sheriff	$6,472	1159%
Evolutions Healthcare	$8,413 - $11,002	1507%
Multiplan	$10,096 - $11,002	1809%
Ppo Next	$11,002	1971%
Novanet	$11,649	2087%

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 $12,943.
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 HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital 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.