Sunshine Health Echocardiogram Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Published Sunshine Health negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 5 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$54.15
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$4,903.12
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
91x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with Sunshine Health data
Sunshine Health's negotiated rates for an echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton range from $54.15 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to $4,903.12 at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, a 91x spread. The median across five hospitals is $314.08. The lowest rate is tied to a Medicaid HMO plan, which often carries lower rates than commercial plans.
Sunshine Health Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Sunshine Health Rate |
|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | $54.15 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice | $314.08 |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | $2,565.55 |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital | $2,920 |
| HCA Florida Englewood Hospital | $4,903.12 |
Median of all 10 published Sunshine Health rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $314.08
Rates shown are Sunshine Health's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Sunshine 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 Sunshine Health Echocardiogram Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Where Sarasota echocardiogram rates start and end for Sunshine Health. The lowest published rate is $54.15 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, followed by $314.08 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice. At the other end, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital lists $4,903.12, HCA Florida Blake Hospital lists $2,920 and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital lists $2,565.55.
How wide the Sarasota spread runs and what sits behind it. Across five hospitals, the page shows a 91x spread, and the median of all 10 published Sunshine Health rates is $314.08. The plan types beside the lowest rates are Medicaid HMO, so the low end likely reflects Medicaid plans rather than commercial plans. The highest rates are tied to QHP plans.
What to ask Sunshine Health and Sarasota hospitals about an echocardiogram. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- Sunshine Health for their own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital, such as Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
- Sunshine Health whether that hospital is in network for their plan.
- The hospital for an estimate of the echocardiogram.
Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.
Understanding Sunshine Health Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Sunshine 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine Health Echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton?
The lowest Sunshine Health negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Sarasota-Bradenton is $54.15 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $4,903.12 at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, a 91x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Sunshine Health negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Sunshine 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 Sunshine Health for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Sarasota-Bradenton hospitals have published Sunshine Health rates?
5 hospitals in the Sarasota-Bradenton area have published Sunshine Health 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 Sunshine Health directly.
Does Sunshine Health require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Sunshine Health 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine 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.