CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,824
Cash Discount Price: $6,474
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is $1,824. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,474. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,474

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,824

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: $6,474 (1160%)

Insurance Median: $1,824 (327%)

Cash: $6,474 (1160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,824 (327% 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 327% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 227%). 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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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
City Of Jacksonville	$135 - $1,787	24%
Corvel Corporation	$135 - $1,787	24%
Prime Health	$138 - $1,824	25%
Optimum Healthcare	$544	97%
Simply Healthcare	$822 - $997	147%
United	$829 - $2,913	148%
Oscar	$1,036	186%
Positive Healthcare	$1,424	255%
Cigna	$1,547 - $1,832	277%
Molina Healthcare	$1,748	313%
Centurion	$1,793	321%
Aetna	$1,942	348%
Corizon	$1,942	348%
Plotkin Health	$3,237	580%
Multiplan	$5,050 - $5,503	905%
Evernorth	$5,179	928%
Evolutions Healthcare	$5,179 - $5,503	928%
Ppo Next	$5,503	986%
Novanet	$5,827	1044%

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 $6,474.
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 Memorial 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.