CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,364
Cash Discount Price: $11,783
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital is $2,364. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,783. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6500 38Th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,783

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,364

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: $11,783 (2111%)

Insurance Median: $2,364 (423%)

Cash: $11,783 (2111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,364 (423% 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 423% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 323%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$490 - $617	88%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$751 - $946	135%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$751 - $946	135%
Freedom Health Care	$814 - $1,024	146%
Optimum Healthcare	$814 - $1,024	146%
Avmed	$835 - $3,283	150%
Simply Healthcare	$1,325 - $2,022	237%
Oscar	$1,565 - $1,970	280%
United	$1,711 - $5,910	306%
Cigna	$1,878 - $2,364	336%
Molina	$1,982 - $3,546	355%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$2,400 - $12,082	430%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,661 - $3,349	477%
Humana	$2,922 - $3,677	523%
Aetna	$3,130 - $3,940	561%
Plotkin Health	$5,217 - $6,566	935%
Prime Health Sheriff	$5,217 - $6,566	935%
Multiplan	$7,826 - $11,163	1402%

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 $11,783.
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 St Petersburg 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.