DRG 255

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital  ·  DRG 255  ·  Tampa, FL

$1,050
Lowest contracted rate
$64,847
Highest contracted rate
61.8×
Spread (high ÷ low)
7
Insurers in file
The spread is 61.8×. Depending on which insurer is paying, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital receives between $1,050 and $64,847 for DRG 255.

Rate by insurance company

Sorted lowest to highest. When a plan has multiple sub-plans, the median rate is shown.

InsuranceContracted rate
Molina
3 plans · range $1,834–$24,685
$11,098Lowest
Aetna
109 plans · range $13,531–$23,520
$20,830
Humana
12 plans · range $3,817–$25,314
$22,589
VA / Champva$23,288
Blue Cross Blue Shield
9 plans · range $20,946–$64,847
$23,520
Oscar Health$24,295
Cigna
4 plans · range $25,151–$42,754
$42,754Highest

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 255 (DRG 255). 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 255 under your specific plan before scheduling.