Hospital outpatient clinic visit (facility fee) in Florida

Common questions

How much does hospital outpatient clinic visit (facility fee) cost at a hospital in Florida?

At 5 Florida hospitals that publish a cash price, the typical price for hospital outpatient clinic visit (facility fee) is $210, and most charge between $124 and $389. The typical rate commercial insurers have negotiated is $186. These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.

Is it cheaper to pay cash or use insurance for hospital outpatient clinic visit (facility fee)?

At 0 of the 4 hospitals in Florida that publish both, the cash price is lower than the typical insurer rate. Remember that with insurance you pay only your share of that rate once your deductible is met, and that cash payments usually don't count toward your deductible.

Which hospital in Florida has the lowest cash price for hospital outpatient clinic visit (facility fee)?

Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $67 at Tampa General Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.

Does the price include the doctor?

No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.