CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $2,084
Cash Discount Price: $11,451
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is $2,084. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,451. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 59Th St W, Bradenton, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,451

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,084

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: $11,451 (2051%)

Insurance Median: $2,084 (373%)

Cash: $11,451 (2051% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,084 (373% 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). 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	$538	96%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$824	148%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$824	148%
Freedom Health Care	$893	160%
Optimum Healthcare	$893	160%
Avmed	$916 - $2,863	164%
Simply Healthcare	$1,683 - $1,947	301%
Oscar	$1,718	308%
United	$1,878 - $5,153	336%
Cigna	$1,992	357%
Molina	$2,176 - $3,092	390%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$2,634 - $10,535	472%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,920	523%
Humana	$3,206	574%
Aetna	$3,435	615%
Behealthy America	$4,466	800%
Healthcare Sarasota	$5,725	1026%
Plotkin Health	$5,725	1026%
Prime Health Sheriff	$5,725	1026%
Multiplan	$8,588 - $9,733	1538%

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 $11,451.
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 Blake 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.