CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,128
Cash Discount Price: $3,759
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is $1,128. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,759. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,759

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,128

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: $3,759 (673%)

Insurance Median: $1,128 (202%)

Cash: $3,759 (673% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,128 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 - $1,682	24%
Prime Health	$138 - $1,717	25%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$142 - $1,770	25%
Cigna	$241 - $571	43%
Avmed	$451 - $1,880	81%
Oscar	$451	81%
Simply Healthcare	$477	85%
Simply	$579	104%
Molina Healthcare	$714 - $1,203	128%
Evolutions	$865	155%
Aetna	$1,128	202%
United	$1,233 - $1,692	221%
Plotkin Health	$1,880	337%
Prime Health Sheriff	$1,880	337%
Multiplan	$2,932 - $3,195	525%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$10,204	1828%

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 $3,759.
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 Putnam 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.