CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida West Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,766
Cash Discount Price: $12,554
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida West Hospital is $3,766. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,554. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8383 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,554

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,766

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: $12,554 (2249%)

Insurance Median: $3,766 (675%)

Cash: $12,554 (2249% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,766 (675% 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 675% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 575%). 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 - $1,718	24%
Prime Health	$138 - $1,754	25%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$142 - $1,808	25%
Oscar	$1,381	247%
Freedom Health	$1,594	286%
Simply	$1,933	346%
Simply Healthcare	$2,097	376%
Cigna	$2,184 - $5,210	391%
Molina Healthcare	$2,385 - $4,017	427%
Humana	$2,511	450%
United	$2,699 - $5,649	483%
Avmed	$3,013 - $6,277	540%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$3,201 - $10,254	573%
Aetna	$3,766	675%
Plotkin Health	$6,277	1124%
Prime Health Sheriff	$6,277	1124%
Evolutions Healthcare	$8,160 - $10,671	1462%
Multiplan	$9,792 - $10,671	1754%
Evernorth	$10,043	1799%
Ppo Next	$10,671	1912%
Novanet	$11,299	2024%
Beacon Health Options	$12,554	2249%

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 $12,554.
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 West 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.