Echocardiogram Cost in Naples, FL

How much does a echocardiogram cost without insurance in Naples?

Without insurance, cash prices for code 93306 (Transthoracic Echocardiogram with Doppler) in Naples are $1,074.32 at Physicians Regional Collier, $1,190.80 at NCH Baker Hospital, and $1,253.38 at Physicians Regional Pine Ridge. The overall range is $1,074.32 to $1,253.38, a difference of $179.06. Only one code appears in this dataset, so there is no cost difference between code variants. These figures are facility fees, which cover the room, equipment, and technical staff. Physician or professional fees, such as the fee for interpreting the results, are billed separately and are not included in these prices.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge, also called the chargemaster price, is a hospital's full list price before any discounts. Almost no one pays it. At Physicians Regional Collier, the cash price of $1,074.32 is 18% of the $5,968.47 gross charge. At Pine Ridge, the cash price of $1,253.38 is 21% of the same gross charge. At NCH Baker, the cash price of $1,190.80 is 40% of the $2,977 gross charge. NCH Baker gives the smallest percentage discount, yet its cash price is higher than Collier's. Its cash price is also lower than Pine Ridge's, even though its discount percentage is smaller than both Physicians Regional sites, because its starting gross charge is lower.

Does insurance cover a echocardiogram?

Coverage depends on the specific plan and on whether the plan considers the service medically necessary. Many plans require prior authorization for non-emergency imaging, which means the insurer approves the service before it is performed. Negotiated rates for code 93306 vary widely across the 127 payer rates in the data: from $299.12 for several Medicaid plans to $5,320 for Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS FL PHS. At NCH Baker, insured rates range from $570.61 to $1,283.87. If you are on a high-deductible plan and have not yet met your deductible, you owe the negotiated rate for your plan, not the gross charge.

Are there additional fees beyond the echocardiogram facility charge?

Yes. The facility fee covers the hospital's room, equipment, and technical staff, but the physician who interprets the echocardiogram images, typically a cardiologist, bills a separate professional fee for reading and reporting the results. The prices on this page do not include that fee. Other services connected to the visit, such as an office consultation with the ordering physician, may also be billed separately. If the echocardiogram is performed in an emergency department, a separate ER facility fee applies in addition to charges for the exam itself. No dollar amounts for these additional fees are included in the source data.

What is the cash price for a 93306 echocardiogram at NCH Baker Hospital in Naples?

NCH Baker Hospital (Naples Community Hospital) lists a cash price of $1,190.80 for CPT 93306, a Transthoracic Echocardiogram with Doppler. The gross charge is $2,977, so the cash price is 40% of gross. These are facility charges only and do not include separate professional fees.

What are the lowest and highest published cash prices for an echocardiogram in Naples, FL?

Among the 3 Naples hospitals on this page, cash prices for 93306 run from $1,074.32 at Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier Boulevard to $1,253.38 at Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge. All 3 hospitals publish a cash price. These are facility charges only.

How much does Aetna pay for an echocardiogram at Naples hospitals?

Aetna's published rates for 93306 on this page run from $561.48 at Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier Boulevard to $1,141.22 at NCH Baker Hospital (Naples Community Hospital). All 3 hospitals have Aetna rates. Each figure is a facility charge only, and actual billed amounts can differ.

What is the range of insured rates for CPT 93306 at Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier Boulevard?

Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier Boulevard publishes 60 rates for 93306, from $299.12 to $5,320. The $299.12 entries are Medicaid plans, and the $5,320 entry is a Blue Cross Blue Shield FL PHS rate. These are facility charges only. Rates vary widely by plan.

What is the gross charge for echocardiogram code 93306 in Naples?

Gross charges for 93306 range from $2,977 at NCH Baker Hospital (Naples Community Hospital) to $5,968.47 at both Physicians Regional Medical Center locations, Collier Boulevard and Pine Ridge. The highest is about 2x the lowest. Gross charge is a facility list price, not what most patients are billed, and no gross figure here is missing.