AmeriHealth Caritas MRI Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg
Published AmeriHealth Caritas negotiated rates for MRI at 12 hospitals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$3,525.68
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$8,854.69
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
3x
across all plan types
Hospitals
12
with AmeriHealth Caritas data
An MRI in Tampa-St. Petersburg can cost AmeriHealth Caritas nearly 3x more at one hospital than another, from $3,525.68 at HCA Florida Northside Hospital (HIX) to $8,854.69 at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital. The median across 12 hospitals is $5,000.50. Lower rates are often tied to Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
AmeriHealth Caritas MRI Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest AmeriHealth Caritas Rate |
|---|---|
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital | $3,525.68 |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | $3,566.82 |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital | $3,605.84 |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | $3,834.30 |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | $4,459.18 |
| HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital | $4,459.18 |
| HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital | $5,318.28 |
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital | $6,912.64 |
| HCA Florida Largo West Hospital | $6,912.64 |
| HCA Florida South Shore Hospital | $7,644.31 |
| HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital | $8,102.60 |
| HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital | $8,102.60 |
Median of all 24 published AmeriHealth Caritas rates for MRI at these hospitals: $5,000.50
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 MRI Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg
Where Tampa MRI rates start for AmeriHealth Caritas. The lowest published rates are $3,525.68 at HCA Florida Northside Hospital, $3,566.82 at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and $3,605.84 at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. At the other end, HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital each top out at $8,854.69, and HCA Florida South Shore Hospital reaches $7,644.31.
How wide the Tampa-St. Petersburg MRI spread runs. Across 12 hospitals the spread is 3x, and the median of all 24 published rates is $5,000.50. The plan type listed beside every lowest rate is HIX, and the plan behind a rate is not always stated in detail, so a figure may not match the plan you hold.
Questions for AmeriHealth Caritas about a Tampa MRI. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- AmeriHealth Caritas for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share under their own plan at a named hospital.
- AmeriHealth Caritas whether that hospital is in network for their plan.
- 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 MRI in Tampa-St. Petersburg?
The lowest AmeriHealth Caritas negotiated rate for MRI in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $3,525.68 at HCA Florida Northside Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $8,854.69 at HCA Florida St. Petersburg 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 MRI in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with AmeriHealth Caritas directly.
Do I need a referral for an MRI with AmeriHealth Caritas?
Most AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.
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.