Florida Blue ER Visit Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Published Florida Blue negotiated rates for ER Visit at 5 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
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Lowest Rate
$72.42
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$5,685
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
79x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with Florida Blue data
Florida Blue's negotiated ER visit rates in Sarasota-Bradenton span a 79x gap, from $72.42 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to $5,685 at HCA Florida Blake Hospital. The lowest figure is a Medicare Advantage rate, so it may not reflect commercial plan pricing. Across the five hospitals listed, the median negotiated rate is $2,528.
Florida Blue ER Visit Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Florida Blue Rate |
|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | $72.42 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice | $285.06 |
| HCA Florida Englewood Hospital | $1,673 |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | $1,673 |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital | $2,394 |
Median of all 138 published Florida Blue rates for ER Visit at these hospitals: $2,528
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 ER Visit Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Sarasota ER visit rates at Florida Blue, low to high. Among the 5 hospitals with published Florida Blue rates, the lowest start at Sarasota Memorial Hospital ($72.42) and Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice ($285.06), followed by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital at $1,673. At the top, HCA Florida Blake Hospital lists $5,685, while Sarasota Memorial Hospital shows a high of $6,211.
Reading the 79x Florida Blue gap. The page shows a 79x spread, and the median of all 138 published rates is $2,528. The plan type beside the two Sarasota Memorial lows is Medicare Advantage, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. Plan types for the other hospitals' lows are listed as BSL.
Questions for Florida Blue and the hospital. A member can ask Florida Blue for their own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital, and whether that hospital is in network for their plan. The hospital can also be asked for an estimate. These figures are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately.
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 ER Visit in Sarasota-Bradenton?
The lowest Florida Blue negotiated rate for ER Visit in Sarasota-Bradenton is $72.42 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $5,685 at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, a 79x 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 ER Visit in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Florida Blue directly.
Will Florida Blue cover an out-of-network ER visit?
Under the No Surprises Act, emergency services must be covered regardless of network status. Florida Blue cannot charge you more than your in-network cost-sharing for emergency care, even at an out-of-network hospital. This applies to the ER visit itself, though follow-up care after you are stabilized may be billed differently.
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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