Sunshine Health Lab Work Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg
Published Sunshine Health negotiated rates for Lab Work at 20 hospitals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$10.46
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$23.44
AdventHealth Zephyrhills
all plan types
Rate Spread
2x
across all plan types
Hospitals
20
with Sunshine Health data
Sunshine Health's negotiated lab-work rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg vary about 2x across 20 hospitals, from $10.46 at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital to $23.44 at AdventHealth Zephyrhills. The median is $17.25. Lowest rates are often tied to Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
Sunshine Health Lab Work Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Sunshine Health Rate |
|---|---|
| HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital | $10.46 |
| HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital | $10.46 |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital | $10.56 |
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital | $10.56 |
| HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital | $10.56 |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | $10.56 |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | $11.09 |
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital | $11.09 |
| HCA Florida Largo West Hospital | $11.09 |
| HCA Florida South Shore Hospital | $11.09 |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | $11.09 |
| HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital | $11.09 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $11.77 |
| Tampa General Hospital Brooksville | $12.20 |
| AdventHealth Carrollwood | $17.25 |
| AdventHealth Dade City | $17.25 |
| AdventHealth North Pinellas | $17.25 |
| AdventHealth Tampa | $17.25 |
| AdventHealth Wesley Chapel | $17.25 |
| AdventHealth Zephyrhills | $17.25 |
Median of all 44 published Sunshine Health rates for Lab Work at these hospitals: $17.25
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 Lab Work Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg
Tampa lab work rates at the low end for Sunshine Health. The lowest published rate is $10.46 at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital. At the other end, AdventHealth Zephyrhills, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Tampa show $23.44 as their highest in the any-plan view.
How wide the Tampa-St. Petersburg spread runs. The page shows a 2x spread, with a median of $17.25 across all 44 published Sunshine Health rates. Many of the lowest rates are labeled MCR, which looks like Medicare Advantage, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. Some hospitals also list much higher figures under other plans, so check which plan a rate belongs to.
Questions for Sunshine Health and Tampa hospitals about lab work. A member can ask:
- Sunshine Health: the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for your own plan at a named hospital.
- Sunshine Health: whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
- The hospital: a written estimate for your lab work.
These 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 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 Lab Work in Tampa-St. Petersburg?
The lowest Sunshine Health negotiated rate for Lab Work in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $10.46 at HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $23.44 at AdventHealth Zephyrhills, a 2x 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg hospitals have published Sunshine Health rates?
20 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area have published Sunshine Health negotiated rates for Lab Work in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Sunshine Health directly.
Can I get lab work done at a cheaper location with Sunshine Health?
Hospital-based labs typically charge several times more than independent labs for the same blood tests. If your Sunshine Health plan covers independent labs like Quest or Labcorp, you may pay significantly less out of pocket. The rates on this page reflect hospital-based pricing only.
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.