CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $628
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,528
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $628. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,528. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,528

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$628

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: $1,528 (274%)
Insurance Median: $628 (112%)
Cash: $1,528 (274% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $628 (112% 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.

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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
Beacon Health Strategies $329 59%
Humana $329 - $576 59%
Sunshine State Health Plan $329 59%
UnitedHealthcare $329 - $593 59%
Aetna $344 - $2,290 62%
Florida Community Care $344 62%
Simply Healthcare $348 62%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $359 64%
Community Care Plan $359 64%
Molina $359 64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $550 - $1,494 99%
Vha $550 99%
Capital Health Plan $571 - $1,390 102%
North Central Hospice $571 102%
Wellcare $571 102%
Careplus $588 105%
Carelon Health $605 108%
Positive Healthcare Partners $605 108%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $628 112%
Devoted Health Plan $628 112%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $628 112%
Ghilcrest County $688 123%
Levy County $688 123%
Wellpath $881 158%
Ambetter / Centene $914 164%
Florida Health Care Plan $991 178%
Uaa $1,059 190%
Northeast Fl Hospital $1,223 219%
Avmed $1,561 - $1,763 280%
Health First $1,945 348%
Prime Health Services $1,945 348%
Cigna $2,072 371%
Archbold Medical Center $2,084 373%
Genex $2,084 373%
Corvel Corp $2,362 423%
Geha $2,501 448%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals