CMS Price Transparency Data

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 93306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 93306
Insurance Median: $592
Cash Discount Price: $1,367
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $592. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,367. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $558.25, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,367

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$592

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: $1,367 (245%)

Insurance Median: $592 (106%)

Cash: $1,367 (245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $592 (106% 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.

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
Simply Healthcare	$299 - $314	54%
Sunshine State	$314	56%
Molina	$323	58%
Amerihealth Caritas	$329	59%
Community Care Plan	$329	59%
Florida Community Care	$329 - $605	59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$550	99%
Aetna	$567 - $2,734	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$567 - $2,567	102%
Simply Freedom Optimum	$578	104%
Wellcare	$578	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,486	266%
Careworks	$1,978	354%
Enlyte	$1,978	354%
Avmed	$2,495	447%
Usa Managed Care	$2,734	490%
First Health	$2,837	508%

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 $1,367.
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 Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice 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.