CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,329
Cash Discount Price: $14,259
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is $3,329. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,259. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Nw 42Nd Ave, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14,259

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,329

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: $14,259 (2554%)

Insurance Median: $3,329 (596%)

Cash: $14,259 (2554% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,329 (596% 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 596% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 496%). 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	$1,226 - $2,281	220%
Optimum	$1,226	220%
Avmed	$1,711 - $7,130	306%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,854	332%
Oscar	$2,281	409%
Amerihealth Caritas	$2,424	434%
Molina	$2,709 - $3,850	485%
Cigna	$2,994	536%
Health Sun Health Plan	$3,037	544%
Aids Healthcare	$3,137 - $17,111	562%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$3,280	588%
United Ppo	$3,379	605%
Aetna	$4,278	766%
United	$6,417	1149%
Plotkin Health	$7,130	1277%
Prime Health Sherriff	$7,130	1277%
Medica Healthcare	$8,413	1507%
Multiplan	$10,694 - $12,120	1916%
Evernorth Bh	$11,407	2043%

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 $14,259.
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 Mercy 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.