AmeriHealth Caritas Echocardiogram Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg
Published AmeriHealth Caritas negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 12 hospitals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$3,588.84
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$10,730.52
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
3x
across all plan types
Hospitals
12
with AmeriHealth Caritas data
AmeriHealth Caritas echocardiogram rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg range from $3,588.84 at HCA Florida Largo Hospital (HIX) to $10,730.52 at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, a threefold spread across 12 hospitals. The median negotiated rate is $4,844.41. Lower rates may reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
AmeriHealth Caritas Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest AmeriHealth Caritas Rate |
|---|---|
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital | $3,588.84 |
| HCA Florida Largo West Hospital | $3,588.84 |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital | $3,678.73 |
| HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital | $4,519.39 |
| HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital | $4,591.05 |
| HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital | $4,591.05 |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | $4,788.41 |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | $4,844.41 |
| HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital | $6,244.99 |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | $6,279.41 |
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital | $9,127.79 |
| HCA Florida South Shore Hospital | $10,730.52 |
Median of all 15 published AmeriHealth Caritas rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $4,844.41
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg
Where Tampa echocardiogram rates begin for AmeriHealth Caritas. The lowest published rates are $3,588.84 at HCA Florida Largo Hospital and HCA Florida Largo West Hospital, followed by $3,678.73 at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. At the other end, HCA Florida South Shore Hospital shows $10,730.52, HCA Florida Northside Hospital shows $9,127.79, and HCA Florida Trinity Hospital shows $6,279.41.
How wide the Tampa-St. Petersburg spread runs. Across the 12 hospitals, rates differ by 3x, and the median of all 15 published rates is $4,844.41. The plan type beside every lowest rate is listed as HIX, which is not specified further here, so the plan behind a rate is not always stated and a rate may not match the plan you hold.
Questions for AmeriHealth Caritas and Tampa hospitals. These are facility rates, and professional fees such as the physician's reading are billed separately. Members can:
- Ask AmeriHealth Caritas for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for their own plan at a named hospital.
- Ask whether that hospital is in network for their plan.
- Ask the hospital for an estimate before scheduling.
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg?
The lowest AmeriHealth Caritas negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $3,588.84 at HCA Florida Largo Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $10,730.52 at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, a 3x 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg hospitals have published AmeriHealth Caritas rates?
12 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg 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.