CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida South Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $4,390
Cash Discount Price: $24,388
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital is $4,390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24,388. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 7.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4016 Sun City Center Blvd, Sun City Center, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24,388

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,390

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: $24,388 (4369%)

Insurance Median: $4,390 (786%)

Cash: $24,388 (4369% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,390 (786% 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 786% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 686%). 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	$1,146	205%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$1,756	315%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$1,756	315%
Freedom Health Care	$1,902	341%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,902	341%
Avmed	$1,951 - $6,097	349%
Simply Healthcare	$3,097 - $3,756	555%
Oscar	$3,658	655%
United	$4,000 - $10,974	717%
Cigna	$4,390	786%
Molina	$4,634 - $6,585	830%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$5,609 - $22,437	1005%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$6,219	1114%
Humana	$6,829	1223%
Aetna	$7,316	1311%
Plotkin Health	$12,194	2184%
Prime Health Sheriff	$12,194	2184%
Multiplan	$18,291 - $20,729	3276%

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 $24,388.
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 South Shore 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.