Sunshine Health MRI Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Published Sunshine Health negotiated rates for MRI at 5 hospitals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$55.77
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$2,599.23
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
47x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with Sunshine Health data
Sunshine Health's negotiated MRI rates in Sarasota-Bradenton span a 47x gap, from $55.77 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to $2,599.23 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. The median across five hospitals is $160.78. The lowest figure reflects a Medicaid HMO plan, and rates under such plans often run well below commercial ones.
Sunshine Health MRI Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Sunshine Health Rate |
|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | $55.77 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice | $160.78 |
| HCA Florida Blake Hospital | $1,735.37 |
| HCA Florida Englewood Hospital | $1,954.74 |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | $2,599.23 |
Median of all 18 published Sunshine Health rates for MRI at these hospitals: $160.78
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 MRI Rates in Sarasota-Bradenton
Where Sarasota MRI rates start and end for Sunshine Health. The lowest published rates are at Sarasota Memorial Hospital ($55.77) and Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice ($160.78). At the top are HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital ($2,599.23) and HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, whose lowest rate is $1,954.74 and whose highest reaches $2,949.34.
How wide the Sunshine Health MRI spread runs in Sarasota-Bradenton. Across the 5 hospitals, rates spread 47x, and the median of all 18 published rates is $160.78. The plan types beside the lowest rates are listed as Medicaid HMO, so the low end likely reflects Medicaid plans rather than commercial plans. The rates shown for the higher-priced hospitals are listed under QHP plans.
What to ask about a Sarasota MRI with Sunshine Health. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. Members can ask:
- Sunshine Health, for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share under their own plan at a named hospital
- Sunshine Health, whether that hospital is in network for their plan
- The hospital, for an estimate of the facility charge
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 MRI in Sarasota-Bradenton?
The lowest Sunshine Health negotiated rate for MRI in Sarasota-Bradenton is $55.77 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $2,599.23 at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, a 47x 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 MRI in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Sunshine Health directly.
Do I need a referral for an MRI with Sunshine Health?
Most Sunshine 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 Sunshine Health before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.
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.