AmeriHealth Caritas Echocardiogram Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Published AmeriHealth Caritas negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 5 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$56.72
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$8,460.28
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
149x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with AmeriHealth Caritas data
AmeriHealth Caritas echocardiogram rates in Sarasota-Bradenton span a 149x range, from $56.72 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to $8,460.28 at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. The median across five hospitals is $329.04. The lowest rate is tied to a Medicaid HMO plan, which often carries lower negotiated rates than commercial plans.
AmeriHealth Caritas Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest AmeriHealth Caritas Rate |
|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | $56.72 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice | $329.04 |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | $4,426.84 |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital | $5,038.43 |
| HCA Florida Englewood Hospital | $8,460.28 |
Median of all 10 published AmeriHealth Caritas rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $329.04
Rates shown are AmeriHealth Caritas's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas Echocardiogram Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Where AmeriHealth Caritas echocardiogram rates begin in Sarasota. Among the 5 hospitals with published rates, the lowest are $56.72 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and $329.04 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice. At the other end, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital lists $8,460.28, HCA Florida Blake Hospital lists $5,038.43 and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital lists $4,426.84.
How far apart the Sarasota echocardiogram rates sit. The page shows a 149x spread between the lowest and highest rate, and the median of all 10 published rates is $329.04. The lowest rates here are tied to Medicaid HMO plans, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The higher rates at the HCA Florida hospitals are listed under HIX plans.
Questions for AmeriHealth Caritas and Sarasota hospitals. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- AmeriHealth Caritas for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for their own plan at a named hospital.
- AmeriHealth Caritas whether that hospital is in network for their plan.
- The hospital for an estimate of the echocardiogram.
Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.
Understanding AmeriHealth Caritas Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas Echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton?
The lowest AmeriHealth Caritas negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton is $56.72 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $8,460.28 at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, a 149x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the AmeriHealth Caritas negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Sarasota-Bradenton hospitals have published AmeriHealth Caritas rates?
5 hospitals in the Sarasota-Bradenton area have published AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas directly.
Does AmeriHealth Caritas require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.