CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Capital Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,697
Cash Discount Price: $4,349
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Capital Hospital is $1,697. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,349. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2626 Capital Medical Blvd, Tallahassee, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,349

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,697

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: $4,349 (779%)

Insurance Median: $1,697 (304%)

Cash: $4,349 (779% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,697 (304% 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 304% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 204%). 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 - $1,662	24%
Prime Health	$138 - $1,697	25%
Careworks (Rockport Community)	$142 - $1,750	25%
Oscar	$565	101%
Simply	$670	120%
Simply Healthcare	$726	130%
Cigna	$757 - $1,805	136%
Molina Healthcare	$826 - $1,392	148%
Humana	$870	156%
United	$883 - $1,957	158%
Avmed	$1,044 - $2,175	187%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,109 - $10,204	199%
Aetna	$1,305	234%
Plotkin Health	$2,175	390%
Prime Health Sheriff	$2,175	390%
Multiplan	$3,393 - $3,697	608%
Evernorth	$3,480	623%
Evolutions Healthcare	$3,697	662%
Ppo Next	$3,697	662%
Novanet	$3,915	701%
Beacon Health Options	$4,349	779%

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 $4,349.
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 Capital 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.