Aetna Echocardiogram Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Published Aetna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 5 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$72.23
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$5,768.38
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
80x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with Aetna data
Aetna's negotiated rates for an echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton vary roughly 80x, from $72.23 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to $5,768.38 at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. The median across five hospitals is $420.57. The lowest figure reflects a Medicare Advantage rate, and lower rates in this data often come from government-linked plans rather than commercial ones.
Aetna Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Aetna Rate |
|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | $72.23 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice | $610.56 |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | $3,018.30 |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital | $3,435.29 |
| HCA Florida Englewood Hospital | $5,768.38 |
Median of all 16 published Aetna rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $420.57
Rates shown are Aetna's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Aetna plan types (including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage) at that hospital. Commercial plan rates are typically higher. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.
Reading Aetna Echocardiogram Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Hospitals anchoring the bottom and top in Sarasota-Bradenton. Among the 5 hospitals with Aetna rates, Sarasota Memorial Hospital posts the lowest published figure at $72.23, followed by Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice at $610.56. At the other end, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital posts $5,768.38, with HCA Florida Blake Hospital at $3,435.29 and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital at $3,018.30 just below it.
The 80x spread and the plan label. The lowest and highest rates sit 80x apart, while the median of all 16 published Aetna rates for this procedure is $420.57. The plan types beside the two lowest rates are listed as Medicare Advantage, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The rates at the high end are labeled ASA, and the plan behind a rate is not always clearly explained.
Calls a member can place before booking. Facility rates here do not include professional fees, which are billed separately. A member can ask:
- Aetna for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share under their own plan at a named hospital
- Aetna whether that hospital is in network for their plan
- The hospital for a written estimate
Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.
Understanding Aetna Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Aetna has agreed to pay a hospital for a specific service. This is not necessarily what you pay out of pocket. If you have met your annual deductible, you typically pay a copay or coinsurance percentage of the negotiated rate. If you have not met your deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate.
The same insurer often negotiates different rates at different hospitals, and different plan types (HMO, PPO, high-deductible) within the same insurer can have different rates at the same hospital. The table above shows the range across all Aetna plan types at each facility.
Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost Aetna Echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton is $72.23 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $5,768.38 at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, an 80x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Aetna negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Aetna has agreed to pay the hospital. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. If you have not met your annual deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate. Contact Aetna for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Sarasota-Bradenton hospitals have published Aetna rates?
5 hospitals in the Sarasota-Bradenton area have published Aetna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Aetna directly.
Does Aetna require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Aetna plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.
We are not affiliated with Aetna or any hospital listed on this page. Negotiated rates are sourced from hospital-published CMS transparency files and represent the amounts agreed between the insurer and hospital. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. Contact Aetna or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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