Aetna MRI Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Published Aetna negotiated rates for MRI at 5 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$73.19
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$3,057.91
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
42x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with Aetna data
Aetna's negotiated MRI rates in Sarasota-Bradenton span a 42x range, from $73.19 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to $3,057.91 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. The lowest figure reflects a Medicare Advantage plan, and low rates like this often come from government-linked plans rather than commercial ones. Across the five hospitals listed, the median rate is $2,571.53.
Aetna MRI Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Aetna Rate |
|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | $73.19 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice | $266.61 |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital | $1,007.19 |
| HCA Florida Englewood Hospital | $1,134.51 |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | $1,508.57 |
Median of all 128 published Aetna rates for MRI at these hospitals: $2,571.53
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 MRI Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Sarasota Aetna MRI rates at the bottom and top. Among the 5 hospitals with Aetna rates, Sarasota Memorial Hospital posts the lowest at $73.19, followed by Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice at $266.61 and HCA Florida Blake Hospital at $1,007.19. At the top, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital shows $3,057.91 as its highest rate, while Sarasota Memorial Hospital appears with a high of $4,123.20.
How far apart Aetna MRI rates land in Sarasota. The spread on this page is 42x, and the median of all 128 published Aetna rates is $2,571.53. The plan type listed beside the two Sarasota Memorial lowest rates is Medicare Advantage, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans.
Calls an Aetna member can place before an MRI in Sarasota. These are facility rates, and professional fees such as the radiologist's reading are billed separately.
- Ask Aetna for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share under your own plan at a named hospital.
- Ask Aetna whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
- Ask the hospital for an 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 MRI in Sarasota-Bradenton?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for MRI in Sarasota-Bradenton is $73.19 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,057.91 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, a 42x 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 MRI in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Aetna directly.
Do I need a referral for an MRI with Aetna?
Most Aetna plans require a referral or prior authorization for an MRI. Without it, the hospital may bill you at a higher rate or your claim could be denied. Contact Aetna before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.
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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