CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,248
Cash Discount Price: $11,478
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is $3,248. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11,478. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11,478

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,248

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: $11,478 (2056%)

Insurance Median: $3,248 (582%)

Cash: $11,478 (2056% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,248 (582% 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 582% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 482%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $1,787	24%
Prime Health	$138 - $1,824	25%
Optimum Healthcare	$964	173%
United	$1,377 - $5,165	247%
Simply Healthcare	$1,458 - $1,768	261%
Oscar	$1,836	329%
Positive Healthcare	$2,525	452%
Cigna	$2,743 - $3,248	491%
Molina Healthcare	$3,099	555%
Aetna	$3,443	617%
Medicare (plans)	$5,165	925%
Plotkin Health	$5,739	1028%
Multiplan	$8,953 - $9,756	1604%
Evernorth	$9,182	1645%
Evolutions Healthcare	$9,182 - $9,756	1645%
Ppo Next	$9,756	1748%
Novanet	$10,330	1850%

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 $11,478.
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 Orange Park 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.