CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Bartow Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,510
Cash Discount Price: $1,957
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Bartow Regional Medical Center is $1,510. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,957. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2200 Osprey Blvd, Bartow, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,957

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,510

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: $1,957 (351%)

Insurance Median: $1,510 (270%)

Cash: $1,957 (351% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,510 (270% 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 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). 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
Clear Health Alliance	$302	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$305 - $2,936	55%
Humana	$311 - $688	56%
Freedom Health	$314	56%
Molina Healthcare	$314	56%
Simply Healthcare	$314 - $587	56%
Sunshine Health	$314	56%
Aetna	$320 - $2,659	57%
Florida Community Care	$329	59%
Baycareplus	$550	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$550 - $1,726	99%
Molina	$587 - $1,928	105%
Solis Health	$605	108%
Freedom	$614	110%
Optimum	$614	110%
Cigna	$633 - $2,838	113%
Health First	$633	113%
Careplus	$745	133%
Wellcare	$771	138%
Ultimate Health Plan	$979	175%
Avmed	$1,011 - $1,598	181%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,238 - $3,262	222%
Evolutions	$1,631 - $3,034	292%
First Health	$2,773	497%
Multiplan	$2,936	526%

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 $1,957.
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 Bartow Regional Medical Center 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.