CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Northwest Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,686
Cash Discount Price: $16,025
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is $3,686. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,025. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16,025

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,686

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: $16,025 (2871%)

Insurance Median: $3,686 (660%)

Cash: $16,025 (2871% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,686 (660% 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 660% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 560%). 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	$144 - $1,964	26%
Careworks (Rockport)	$147 - $2,006	26%
Prime Health	$147 - $2,006	26%
Freedom Health	$1,378 - $2,564	247%
Optimum	$1,378	247%
Avmed	$2,083 - $8,012	373%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$2,083	373%
Simply Healthcare	$2,163	387%
Oscar	$2,564	459%
Amerihealth Caritas	$2,724	488%
Molina	$3,045 - $4,327	545%
Cigna	$3,365	603%
Health Sun Health Plan	$3,413	611%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$3,686	660%
United Ppo	$3,798	680%
Aetna	$4,808	861%
Blis	$5,609	1005%
United	$7,211	1292%
Plotkin Health	$8,012	1435%
Prime Health Sherriff	$8,012	1435%
Medica Healthcare	$9,294	1665%
Multiplan	$12,019 - $13,621	2153%

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 $16,025.
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 Northwest 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.