$1,050
Lowest contracted rate
$38,100
Highest contracted rate
36.3×
Spread (high ÷ low)
7
Insurers in file
The spread is 36.3×. Depending on which insurer is paying, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital receives between $1,050 and $38,100 for DRG 196.
Rate by insurance company
Sorted lowest to highest. When a plan has multiple sub-plans, the median rate is shown.
| Insurance | Contracted rate |
|---|---|
| Molina 3 plans · range $1,834–$17,979 | $11,098Lowest |
| Humana 12 plans · range $3,817–$18,437 | $16,453 |
| VA / Champva | $16,962 |
| Oscar Health | $16,998 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield 9 plans · range $12,307–$38,100 | $17,131 |
| Aetna 109 plans · range $13,531–$20,830 | $20,830 |
| Cigna 4 plans · range $18,319–$29,912 | $29,912Highest |
Source: HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital standard charges file, updated 2025-11-01.
What this means for you
This is the facility fee HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital contracts to accept from each insurer for DRG 196 (DRG 196). It covers the hospital's portion of the bill — the room, nursing, equipment, and OR.
Not included: Surgeon fees, anesthesiologist fees, and specialist fees are billed separately — typically adding 20–40% to the total.
Your actual cost depends on where you stand with your deductible. Before your deductible is met, you pay the full contracted rate. After, you pay your coinsurance percentage.
Get a Good Faith Estimate. Federal law requires hospitals to provide a written cost estimate for planned procedures. Call HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital patient financial services and request one for DRG 196 under your specific plan before scheduling.