Health First Echocardiogram Rates in Melbourne-Palm Bay
Published Health First negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 4 hospitals in Melbourne-Palm Bay, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$170.17
Viera Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$812.65
Palm Bay Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
5x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with Health First data
Health First echocardiogram rates in Melbourne-Palm Bay range from $170.17 at Viera Hospital to $812.65 at Palm Bay Hospital, a nearly 5x spread across four hospitals. The median negotiated rate is $664.90, though the lowest figures often reflect Medicare or Medicaid plans rather than commercial coverage.
Health First Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Health First Rate |
|---|---|
| Viera Hospital | $170.17 |
| Cape Canaveral Hospital | $179.13 |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center | $179.13 |
| Palm Bay Hospital | $179.13 |
Median of all 16 published Health First rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $664.90
Rates shown are Health First's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Health First 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 Health First Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Health First 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 Health First 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 Health First Echocardiogram in Melbourne-Palm Bay?
The lowest Health First negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Melbourne-Palm Bay is $170.17 at Viera Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $812.65 at Palm Bay Hospital, a 5x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Health First negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Health First 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 Health First for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Melbourne-Palm Bay hospitals have published Health First rates?
4 hospitals in the Melbourne-Palm Bay area have published Health First negotiated rates for Echocardiogram in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Health First directly.
Does Health First require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Health First plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.
We are not affiliated with Health First 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 Health First or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.