CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Lakeside Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $578
Cash Discount Price: $550
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Lakeside Medical Center is $578. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $550. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$550

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$578

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: $550 (99%)

Insurance Median: $578 (104%)

Cash: $550 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $578 (104% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$51 - $1,527	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$67 - $550	12%
Geo	$523	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$550 - $1,746	99%
Care Plus	$550	99%
Cigna	$550 - $1,975	99%
Humana	$550	99%
Molina	$550 - $578	99%
Simply Healthcare	$550	99%
Wellpath	$550	99%
Ambetter / Centene	$578	104%
Sunshine	$578	104%
Wellcare	$578	104%
Devoted	$589	106%
Genesys	$605	108%
Prime Health Plan	$605	108%
Heritage Summit Healthcare	$1,975	354%

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 $550.
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 Lakeside 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.