CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,734
Cash Discount Price: $20,745
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Northside Hospital is $3,734. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,745. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6000 49Th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20,745

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,734

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: $20,745 (3716%)

Insurance Median: $3,734 (669%)

Cash: $20,745 (3716% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,734 (669% 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 669% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 569%). 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 - $1,814	24%
Rockport Healthcare Group	$135 - $1,814	24%
Prime Health	$138 - $1,852	25%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members	$975	175%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$1,494	268%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$1,494	268%
Freedom Health Care	$1,618	290%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,618	290%
Avmed	$1,660 - $5,186	297%
Simply Healthcare	$2,635 - $3,195	472%
Oscar	$3,112	557%
United	$3,402 - $9,335	609%
Cigna	$3,734	669%
Molina	$3,942 - $5,601	706%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$4,771 - $19,085	855%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$5,290	948%
Humana	$5,809	1041%
Aetna	$6,223	1115%
Plotkin Health	$10,372	1858%
Prime Health Sheriff	$10,372	1858%
Multiplan	$15,559 - $17,633	2787%

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 $20,745.
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 Northside 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.