AvMed Echocardiogram Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg
Published AvMed negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 19 hospitals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$652.52
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$6,584.64
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
10x
across all plan types
Hospitals
19
with AvMed data
AvMed's negotiated rates for an echocardiogram in Tampa-St. Petersburg span a 10x range, from $652.52 at HCA Florida Largo Hospital to $6,584.64 at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Across 19 hospitals, the median rate is $1,628.99. Note that the lowest rates may reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
AvMed Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest AvMed Rate |
|---|---|
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital | $652.52 |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital | $668.86 |
| HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital | $821.71 |
| HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital | $834.74 |
| HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital | $834.74 |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | $870.62 |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | $880.80 |
| BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel | $1,011.22 |
| Mease Countryside Hospital | $1,011.22 |
| Mease Dunedin Hospital | $1,011.22 |
| Morton Plant Hospital | $1,011.22 |
| Morton Plant North Bay Hospital | $1,011.22 |
| South Florida Baptist Hospital | $1,011.22 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | $1,011.22 |
| HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital | $1,135.45 |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | $1,141.71 |
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital | $1,659.60 |
| HCA Florida Largo West Hospital | $1,875.98 |
| HCA Florida South Shore Hospital | $1,951 |
Median of all 64 published AvMed rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $1,628.99
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg
Where Tampa echocardiogram rates sit for AvMed. The lowest published AvMed rates are at HCA Florida Largo Hospital ($652.52), HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital ($668.86) and HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital ($821.71). The highest start with HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, where the top rate is $6,584.64, followed by HCA Florida Northside Hospital at $5,601.14.
How far AvMed echocardiogram rates stretch. Across 19 hospitals, rates run 10x from lowest to highest, and the median of all 64 published rates is $1,628.99. The plan types beside the lowest rates are listed as HIX, and the plan behind a rate is not always stated, so a low figure may not describe your own plan.
What an AvMed member can ask in Tampa.
- Ask AvMed for your own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share for an echocardiogram at a named hospital.
- Ask AvMed whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
- Ask the hospital for an estimate before your visit.
These are facility rates. Professional fees, such as a physician's reading of the study, are billed separately.
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg?
The lowest AvMed negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $652.52 at HCA Florida Largo Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $6,584.64 at HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, a 10x 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg hospitals have published AvMed rates?
19 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg 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.