CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 93306
  • Insurance Median: $5,387
  • Cash Discount Price: $14,176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is $5,387. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 9.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Mar-Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14,176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,387

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: $14,176 (2539%)
Insurance Median: $5,387 (965%)
Cash: $14,176 (2539% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,387 (965% 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 965% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 865%). 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 - $1,806 24%
Prime Health $138 - $1,844 25%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $142 - $1,901 25%
Oscar $1,843 330%
Simply $2,183 391%
Simply Healthcare $2,367 424%
Cigna $2,467 - $5,883 442%
Molina Healthcare $2,694 - $4,536 483%
United $2,920 - $6,379 523%
Avmed $3,402 - $7,088 609%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3,615 - $10,254 648%
Aetna $4,253 762%
Humana $5,387 965%
Plotkin Health $7,088 1270%
Prime Health Sheriff $7,088 1270%
Evolutions Healthcare $9,215 - $12,759 1651%
Naphcare $9,215 1651%
Multiplan $11,058 - $12,050 1981%
Evernorth $11,341 2032%
Ppo Next $12,050 2159%
Novanet $12,759 2286%
Beacon Health Options $14,176 2539%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Mar-Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals