Florida Blue C-Section Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg
Published Florida Blue negotiated rates for C-Section at 7 hospitals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$1,756
BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel
all plan types
Highest Rate
$3,169
St. Joseph's Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
2x
across all plan types
Hospitals
7
with Florida Blue data
Florida Blue's negotiated c-section rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg span a 2x range across 7 hospitals, from $1,756 at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel (Commercial HMO My Blue) to $3,169 at St. Joseph's Hospital. The median rate is $2,589.50. Lower figures in negotiated-rate data can reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
Florida Blue C-Section Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Florida Blue Rate |
|---|---|
| BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel | $1,756 |
| Mease Countryside Hospital | $1,756 |
| Mease Dunedin Hospital | $1,756 |
| Morton Plant Hospital | $1,756 |
| Morton Plant North Bay Hospital | $1,756 |
| South Florida Baptist Hospital | $1,756 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | $1,756 |
Median of all 42 published Florida Blue rates for C-Section at these hospitals: $2,589.50
Rates shown are Florida Blue's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Florida Blue 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.
Understanding Florida Blue Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Florida Blue 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 Florida Blue 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 Florida Blue C-Section in Tampa-St. Petersburg?
The lowest Florida Blue negotiated rate for C-Section in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $1,756 at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,169 at St. Joseph's Hospital, a 2x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Florida Blue negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Florida Blue 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 Florida Blue for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Tampa-St. Petersburg hospitals have published Florida Blue rates?
7 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area have published Florida Blue negotiated rates for C-Section in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Florida Blue directly.
Does the Florida Blue rate include all C-section costs?
The published rate typically covers the facility fee only. It usually does not include separately billed charges such as the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, lab work, or the newborn's hospital stay. Your total out-of-pocket cost with Florida Blue will depend on these additional charges plus your plan's deductible and coinsurance.
We are not affiliated with Florida Blue 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 Florida Blue or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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