$3,960
Lowest contracted rate
$36,422
Highest contracted rate
9.2×
Spread (high ÷ low)
4
Insurers in file
The spread is 9.2×. Depending on which insurer is paying, Tampa General Hospital receives between $3,960 and $36,422 for DRG 157.
Cash/uninsured: 65% off of facility standard gross charges.
Rate by insurance company
Sorted lowest to highest. When a plan has multiple sub-plans, the median rate is shown.
| Insurance | Contracted rate |
|---|---|
| Humana | $5,273Lowest |
| United Healthcare | $5,275 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield 2 plans · range $15,508–$19,793 | $19,793 |
| Aetna | $36,422Highest |
Source: Tampa General Hospital standard charges file, updated 2026-01-01.
What this means for you
This is the facility fee Tampa General Hospital contracts to accept from each insurer for DRG 157 (DRG 157). 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 Tampa General Hospital patient financial services and request one for DRG 157 under your specific plan before scheduling.