UHC Colonoscopy Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for Colonoscopy at 18 hospitals in Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$979.22

BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel

all plan types

Highest Rate

$3,813

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with UnitedHealthcare data

UnitedHealthcare's negotiated colonoscopy rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg span a 4x range, from $979.22 at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel to $3,813 at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital. The lowest rate applies to a Medicare HMO plan, and rates for Medicaid and Medicare plans often run below commercial ones. The median across 18 hospitals is $3,813.

Why the range is so wide: UnitedHealthcare 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.

UnitedHealthcare Colonoscopy Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest UnitedHealthcare Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel	$979.22	Medicare HMO	$1,370	4
Mease Countryside Hospital	$979.22	Medicare HMO	$1,370	4
Mease Dunedin Hospital	$979.22	Medicare PPO	$1,370	4
Morton Plant Hospital	$979.22	Medicare HMO	$1,370	4
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital	$979.22	Medicare HMO	$1,370	4
South Florida Baptist Hospital	$979.22	Medicare HMO	$1,370	4
St. Joseph's Hospital	$979.22	Medicare HMO	$1,370	4
AdventHealth Dade City	$1,019.69	Medicare Managed Care	$1,312.11	2
Tampa General Hospital	$2,116	Exchange	$2,923	4
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16
HCA Florida Largo Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16
HCA Florida Largo West Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16
HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital	$3,813	AllPayerAppendix	$3,813	16

Median of all 178 published UnitedHealthcare rates for Colonoscopy at these hospitals: $3,813

Rates shown are UnitedHealthcare's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare Colonoscopy Rates in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Where Tampa colonoscopy rates start for UnitedHealthcare. The lowest published rate is $979.22, shared by BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, Mease Countryside Hospital and Mease Dunedin Hospital, among several others. At the other end, HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, HCA Florida Largo Hospital and HCA Florida Brandon Hospital each show $3,813.

How wide the UnitedHealthcare colonoscopy spread runs in Tampa. Across 18 hospitals the spread is 4x, and the median of all 178 published rates is $3,813. The plan types beside the lowest rates are Medicare HMO, Medicare PPO and Medicare Managed Care, so the low end likely reflects Medicare Advantage plans rather than commercial plans. The $3,813 rates are labeled AllPayerAppendix, which does not name a specific plan type.

What UnitedHealthcare members can ask about a Tampa colonoscopy.

Ask UnitedHealthcare for your own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital, such as Tampa General Hospital.
Ask UnitedHealthcare whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
Ask the hospital for an estimate.

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 UnitedHealthcare Negotiated Rates

A negotiated rate is the price UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare 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 Colonoscopy in Tampa-St. Petersburg

Florida Blue $915.15 - $6,649 26 hospitals Cigna $915.15 - $8,484 26 hospitals Oscar Health $1,213.92 - $3,955 20 hospitals Simply Healthcare $1,019.69 - $2,594 20 hospitals Freedom Health $990.56 - $1,950 19 hospitals Aetna $915.15 - $1,299.61 15 hospitals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost UnitedHealthcare Colonoscopy in Tampa-St. Petersburg?

The lowest UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate for Colonoscopy in Tampa-St. Petersburg is $979.22 at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,813 at HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, a 4x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Tampa-St. Petersburg hospitals have published UnitedHealthcare rates?

18 hospitals in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area have published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for Colonoscopy in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with UnitedHealthcare directly.

Is a preventive colonoscopy covered differently by UnitedHealthcare?

Preventive and diagnostic colonoscopies are often billed differently under UnitedHealthcare plans, which can affect your out-of-pocket cost. If the procedure is reclassified during the visit, different cost-sharing rules may apply. Ask UnitedHealthcare about your plan's specific policy before scheduling.

We are not affiliated with UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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