CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,311
Cash Discount Price: $10,641
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is $2,311. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,641. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 4.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,641

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,311

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: $10,641 (1906%)

Insurance Median: $2,311 (414%)

Cash: $10,641 (1906% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,311 (414% 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 414% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 314%). 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	$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	$483 - $517	87%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$740 - $793	133%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$740 - $793	133%
Freedom Health Care	$801 - $859	143%
Optimum Healthcare	$801 - $859	143%
Avmed	$822 - $2,753	147%
Simply Healthcare	$1,304 - $1,696	234%
Oscar	$1,541 - $1,652	276%
United	$1,684 - $4,955	302%
Cigna	$1,849 - $1,982	331%
Molina	$1,952 - $2,973	350%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$2,362 - $10,129	423%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,619 - $2,808	469%
Humana	$2,876 - $3,083	515%
Aetna	$3,081 - $3,303	552%
Beacon Health Options	$5,136 - $5,505	920%
Plotkin Health	$5,136 - $5,505	920%
Prime Health Sheriff	$5,136 - $5,505	920%
Multiplan	$7,704 - $9,359	1380%
Evernorth	$8,217 - $8,808	1472%

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 $10,641.
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 South Tampa 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.