$1,050
Lowest contracted rate
$66,249
Highest contracted rate
63.1×
Spread (high ÷ low)
7
Insurers in file
The spread is 63.1×. Depending on which insurer is paying, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital receives between $1,050 and $66,249 for DRG 824.
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–$21,111 | $11,098Lowest |
| Humana 12 plans · range $3,817–$21,649 | $19,319 |
| VA / Champva | $19,916 |
| Oscar Health | $20,406 |
| Aetna 109 plans · range $13,531–$20,830 | $20,830 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield 9 plans · range $20,115–$66,249 | $21,399 |
| Cigna 4 plans · range $21,509–$35,910 | $35,910Highest |
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 824 (DRG 824). 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 824 under your specific plan before scheduling.