CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,149
Cash Discount Price: $10,712
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid is $2,149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,712. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 Pasadena Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,712

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,149

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: $10,712 (1919%)

Insurance Median: $2,149 (385%)

Cash: $10,712 (1919% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,149 (385% 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 385% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 285%). 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 - $1,814	24%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$135 - $1,814	24%
Prime Health	$138 - $1,852	25%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$446 - $561	80%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$683 - $860	122%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$683 - $860	122%
Freedom Health Care	$740 - $931	133%
Optimum Healthcare	$740 - $931	133%
Avmed	$759 - $2,985	136%
Simply Healthcare	$1,205 - $1,839	216%
Oscar	$1,423 - $1,791	255%
United	$1,556 - $5,372	279%
Cigna	$1,707 - $2,149	306%
Molina	$1,802 - $3,223	323%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$2,182 - $10,984	391%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,419 - $3,044	433%
Humana	$2,656 - $3,343	476%
Aetna	$2,846 - $3,582	510%
Plotkin Health	$4,743 - $5,969	850%
Prime Health Sheriff	$4,743 - $5,969	850%
Multiplan	$7,114 - $10,148	1274%

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 $10,712.
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 Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid 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.