Freedom Health MRI Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Published Freedom Health negotiated rates for MRI at 26 hospitals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$160.78

BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel

all plan types

Highest Rate

$1,448.95

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with Freedom Health data

Freedom Health MRI rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg range nearly 9x, from $160.78 at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel to $1,448.95 at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital. Across 26 hospitals, the median negotiated rate is $590.05. The lowest rate is a Medicaid HMO figure, and Medicaid and Medicare rates often run below commercial ones.

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	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel	$160.78	Medicaid HMO	$890.60	4
Mease Countryside Hospital	$160.78	Medicaid HMO	$890.60	4
Mease Dunedin Hospital	$160.78	Medicaid HMO	$890.60	4
Morton Plant Hospital	$160.78	Medicaid HMO	$890.60	4
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital	$160.78	Medicaid HMO	$890.60	4
South Florida Baptist Hospital	$160.78	Medicaid HMO	$890.60	4
St. Joseph's Hospital	$160.78	Medicaid HMO	$890.60	6
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville	$254.15	Medicare Managed Care Plan	$254.15	2
Tampa General Hospital	$254.15	Medicare Managed Care Plan	$254.15	2
AdventHealth Carrollwood	$261.63	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$261.63	2
AdventHealth North Pinellas	$261.63	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$261.63	2
AdventHealth Tampa	$261.63	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$261.63	2
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel	$261.63	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$261.63	2
AdventHealth Zephyrhills	$261.63	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$261.63	2
HCA Florida Northside Hospital	$376.61	MGMCR	$576.93	4
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital	$381	MGMCR	$613.13	4
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital	$385.17	MGMCR	$590.05	4
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital	$409.57	MGMCR	$627.43	4
HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital	$476.32	MGMCR	$766.26	4
HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital	$476.32	MGMCR	$766.26	4
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital	$568.09	MGMCR	$870.26	4
HCA Florida Largo Hospital	$738.40	MGMCR	$1,134.33	4
HCA Florida Largo West Hospital	$738.40	MGMCR	$1,134.33	4
HCA Florida South Shore Hospital	$816.55	MGMCR	$1,250.89	4
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital	$865.50	MGMCR	$1,448.95	4
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital	$865.50	MGMCR	$1,448.95	4

Median of all 92 published Freedom Health rates for MRI at these hospitals: $590.05

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.

Reading Freedom Health MRI Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Where Tampa MRI rates start and end for Freedom Health. The lowest published rate is $160.78, shown at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, Mease Countryside Hospital and Mease Dunedin Hospital, among others. At the other end, HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital each show $1,448.95, and HCA Florida South Shore Hospital shows $1,250.89.

How far Freedom Health MRI rates stretch around Tampa. The page shows a 9x spread across 26 hospitals, with a median of $590.05 among all 92 published rates. The plan type listed beside the $160.78 rates is Medicaid HMO, so the low end likely reflects Medicaid plans rather than commercial plans. The next lowest rates are tied to Medicare managed care plans.

What to ask about a Tampa MRI with Freedom Health. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. Questions to bring:

Ask Freedom Health for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for your own plan at a named hospital.
Ask Freedom Health whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
Ask the hospital for an estimate before your visit.

Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.

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.

Compare Other Insurers for MRI in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Aetna $156.98 - $6,037.29 28 hospitals Simply Healthcare $160.78 - $3,099.14 27 hospitals Sunshine Health $160.78 - $5,131.70 27 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $156.19 - $7,818.04 24 hospitals Cigna $242.63 - $12,603.69 20 hospitals Humana $159.25 - $5,836.05 20 hospitals

View all MRI prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Freedom Health MRI in Tampa-St. Petersburg?

The lowest Freedom Health negotiated rate for MRI in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $160.78 at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,448.95 at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, a 9x 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg hospitals have published Freedom Health rates?

26 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg 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.