Freedom Health MRI Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton

Published Freedom Health negotiated rates for MRI at 3 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$319.85

HCA Florida Blake Hospital

all plan types

Highest Rate

$733.90

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

all plan types

Rate Spread

2x

across all plan types

Hospitals

3

with Freedom Health data

Freedom Health MRI negotiated rates in Sarasota-Bradenton range from $319.85 at HCA Florida Blake Hospital to $733.90 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, a roughly 2x spread across three hospitals. The median rate is $505.14. Lowest rates are often tied to Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.

Why the range is so wide: Freedom Health negotiates different rates for different plan types. Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage plans typically have the lowest negotiated rates. Commercial PPO and HMO plans are higher. The "lowest rate" at each hospital may be a Medicaid or Medicare plan rate, not a commercial plan rate. The plan type is shown in the table where available.

Freedom Health MRI Rates by Hospital

Hospital Lowest Freedom Health Rate
HCA Florida Blake Hospital $319.85
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital $360.28
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital $479.07

Median of all 12 published Freedom Health rates for MRI at these hospitals: $505.14

Rates shown are Freedom Health's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Freedom Health 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 Freedom Health Negotiated Rates

A negotiated rate is the price Freedom Health 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 Freedom Health 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 Freedom Health MRI in Sarasota-Bradenton?

The lowest Freedom Health negotiated rate for MRI in Sarasota-Bradenton is $319.85 at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $733.90 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, a 2x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the Freedom Health negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Freedom Health 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 Freedom Health for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Sarasota-Bradenton hospitals have published Freedom Health rates?

3 hospitals in the Sarasota-Bradenton area have published Freedom Health negotiated rates for MRI in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Freedom Health directly.

Do I need a referral for an MRI with Freedom Health?

Most Freedom Health plans require a referral or prior authorization for an MRI. Without it, the hospital may bill you at a higher rate or your claim could be denied. Contact Freedom Health before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.

We are not affiliated with Freedom Health 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 Freedom Health or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.