CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,042
Cash Discount Price: $17,480
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is $3,042. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,480. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17,480

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,042

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: $17,480 (3131%)

Insurance Median: $3,042 (545%)

Cash: $17,480 (3131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,042 (545% 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 545% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 445%). 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
Freedom Health Care	$1,363	244%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,363	244%
Simply Healthcare	$2,220 - $2,692	398%
Oscar	$2,622	470%
United	$2,867	514%
Cigna	$3,042	545%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$4,020 - $16,082	720%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$4,457	798%
Aetna	$5,244	939%
Plotkin Health	$8,740	1566%

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 $17,480.
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 Lehigh 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.