CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $1,814
Cash Discount Price: $8,361
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is $1,814. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,361. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14000 Fivay Rd, Hudson, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,361

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,814

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: $8,361 (1498%)

Insurance Median: $1,814 (325%)

Cash: $8,361 (1498% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,814 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). 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	$393	70%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$602	108%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$602	108%
Freedom Health Care	$652	117%
Optimum Healthcare	$652	117%
Avmed	$669 - $2,090	120%
Simply Healthcare	$1,062 - $1,288	190%
Oscar	$1,254	225%
United	$1,371 - $3,762	246%
Cigna	$1,505	270%
Molina	$1,589 - $2,257	285%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$1,923 - $7,692	344%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,132	382%
Humana	$2,341	419%
Aetna	$2,508	449%
Plotkin Health	$4,180	749%
Prime Health Sheriff	$4,180	749%
Multiplan	$6,271 - $7,107	1123%

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 $8,361.
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 Bayonet Point 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.