CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $3,499
Cash Discount Price: $19,228
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is $3,499. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 6.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19,228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,499

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: $19,228 (3444%)

Insurance Median: $3,499 (627%)

Cash: $19,228 (3444% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,499 (627% 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 627% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 527%). 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	$904	162%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health	$1,384	248%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum	$1,384	248%
Freedom Health Care	$1,500	269%
Optimum Healthcare	$1,500	269%
Avmed	$1,538 - $4,807	276%
Simply Healthcare	$2,826 - $2,961	506%
Oscar	$2,884	517%
United	$3,153 - $8,653	565%
Cigna	$3,346	599%
Molina	$3,653 - $5,192	654%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$4,422 - $17,690	792%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$4,903	878%
Humana	$5,384	964%
Aetna	$5,768	1033%
Behealthy America	$7,499	1343%
Healthcare Sarasota	$9,614	1722%
Plotkin Health	$9,614	1722%
Prime Health Sheriff	$9,614	1722%
Multiplan	$14,421 - $16,344	2583%

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 $19,228.
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 Englewood 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.