CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Aventura Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,751
Cash Discount Price: $11,959
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is $2,751. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,959. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20900 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,959

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,751

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: $11,959 (2142%)

Insurance Median: $2,751 (493%)

Cash: $11,959 (2142% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,751 (493% 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 493% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 393%). 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	$147 - $1,948	26%
Careworks (Rockport)	$150 - $1,989	27%
Prime Health	$150 - $1,989	27%
Freedom Health	$1,028 - $1,913	184%
Optimum	$1,028	184%
Avmed	$1,435 - $5,980	257%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,555	279%
Simply Healthcare	$1,614	289%
Oscar	$1,913	343%
Amerihealth Caritas	$2,033	364%
Molina	$2,033 - $3,229	364%
Cigna	$2,511	450%
Health Sun Health Plan	$2,547	456%
Aids Healthcare	$2,631 - $14,351	471%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$2,751	493%
United Ppo	$2,834	508%
Aetna	$3,588	643%
United	$5,382	964%
Plotkin Health	$5,980	1071%
Prime Health Sherriff	$5,980	1071%
Medica Healthcare	$6,936	1242%
Multiplan	$8,969 - $10,165	1607%
Evernorth Bh	$9,567	1714%

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 $11,959.
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 Aventura 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.