Florida Blue Colonoscopy Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Published Florida Blue negotiated rates for Colonoscopy at 5 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$159.44
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$6,699
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
42x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with Florida Blue data
Florida Blue's negotiated colonoscopy rates in Sarasota-Bradenton span a 42x gap, from $159.44 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to $6,699 at HCA Florida Blake Hospital. The median across five hospitals is $2,252. The lowest rate is a Medicare Advantage figure, and rates tied to Medicare or Medicaid plans often run well below commercial ones.
Florida Blue Colonoscopy Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Florida Blue Rate |
|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | $159.44 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice | $971.14 |
| HCA Florida Englewood Hospital | $2,049 |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | $2,049 |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital | $2,455 |
Median of all 72 published Florida Blue rates for Colonoscopy at these hospitals: $2,252
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.
Reading Florida Blue Colonoscopy Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Where Sarasota colonoscopy rates start and top out for Florida Blue. The lowest published rate is $159.44 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, followed by $971.14 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice and $2,049 at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. At the high end, HCA Florida Blake Hospital lists $6,699, and HCA Florida Englewood Hospital and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital each list $6,590.
Reading the 42x Florida Blue spread. Published rates across these five hospitals run 42x from lowest to highest, and the median of all 72 published rates is $2,252. The plan types beside the two lowest rates are Medicare Advantage, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. A rate in the table may not match the plan you carry.
Questions for Florida Blue and your Sarasota hospital. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. Members can ask:
- Florida Blue: what is the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for my plan at a named hospital?
- Florida Blue and the hospital: is this hospital in network for my plan?
- The hospital: can I get a written estimate for my colonoscopy?
Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.
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 Colonoscopy in Sarasota-Bradenton?
The lowest Florida Blue negotiated rate for Colonoscopy in Sarasota-Bradenton is $159.44 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $6,699 at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, a 42x 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 Sarasota-Bradenton hospitals have published Florida Blue rates?
5 hospitals in the Sarasota-Bradenton area have published Florida Blue negotiated rates for Colonoscopy in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Florida Blue directly.
Is a preventive colonoscopy covered differently by Florida Blue?
Preventive and diagnostic colonoscopies are often billed differently under Florida Blue plans, which can affect your out-of-pocket cost. If the procedure is reclassified during the visit, different cost-sharing rules may apply. Ask Florida Blue about your plan's specific policy before scheduling.
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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