AvMed Echocardiogram Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Published AvMed negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 5 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$804.88
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$2,495.14
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice
all plan types
Rate Spread
3x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with AvMed data
AvMed echocardiogram rates in Sarasota-Bradenton span a 3x range, from $804.88 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital (HIX) to $2,495.14 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice. The median across five hospitals is $2,495.14, matching the top rate. Lower rates may reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
AvMed Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest AvMed Rate |
|---|---|
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | $804.88 |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital | $916.08 |
| HCA Florida Englewood Hospital | $1,538.23 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | $2,495.14 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice | $2,495.14 |
Median of all 20 published AvMed rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $2,495.14
Rates shown are AvMed's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all AvMed 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 AvMed Echocardiogram Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Where Sarasota echocardiogram rates start for AvMed. Among the 5 hospitals with AvMed rates, the lowest published figures are $804.88 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, $916.08 at HCA Florida Blake Hospital and $1,538.23 at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. At the other end, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice both show $2,495.14.
How far the AvMed echocardiogram spread runs around Sarasota. The page shows a 3x spread, and the median of all 20 published AvMed rates is $2,495.14. The plan types beside the lowest rates at the three HCA Florida hospitals are listed as HIX, which is not a plan type we can match to a commercial plan, so the plan behind a rate is not always stated clearly. Sarasota Memorial lists Commercial for its lowest rate.
What an AvMed member can ask about a Sarasota echocardiogram. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. Questions to bring:
- Ask AvMed for your own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital.
- Ask AvMed 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 AvMed Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price AvMed 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 AvMed 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 AvMed Echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton?
The lowest AvMed negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton is $804.88 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $2,495.14 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice, a 3x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the AvMed negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what AvMed 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 AvMed for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Sarasota-Bradenton hospitals have published AvMed rates?
5 hospitals in the Sarasota-Bradenton area have published AvMed 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 AvMed directly.
Does AvMed require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many AvMed 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 AvMed 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 AvMed or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.