CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,321
Cash Discount Price: $14,441
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $3,321. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,441. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 5.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14,441

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,321

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: $14,441 (2587%)

Insurance Median: $3,321 (595%)

Cash: $14,441 (2587% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,321 (595% 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 595% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 495%). 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	$1,242 - $2,311	222%
Optimum	$1,242	222%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,877	336%
Simply Healthcare	$1,950	349%
Oscar	$2,311	414%
Amerihealth Caritas	$2,455	440%
Molina	$2,455 - $3,899	440%
Avmed	$3,033 - $7,220	543%
Cigna	$3,033	543%
Health Sun Health Plan	$3,076	551%
Aids Healthcare	$3,177 - $17,329	569%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$3,321	595%
United Ppo	$3,423	613%
Aetna	$4,332	776%
United	$6,498	1164%
Plotkin Health	$7,220	1293%
Prime Health Sherriff	$7,220	1293%
Medica Healthcare	$8,520	1526%
Multiplan	$10,831 - $12,275	1940%

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 $14,441.
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 Westside Regional Medical Center 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.