Sarasota Memorial Hospital
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in Sarasota, FL charges 7.4x the Medicare reimbursement rate on average across 286 analyzed procedures, making it a government-owned facility with relatively moderate pricing compared to many hospitals.
Sarasota, FL 34239 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 5/5
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Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.
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Billing patterns — government
Government hospitals in our dataset demonstrate distinct billing patterns compared to other ownership types. With 374 facilities analyzed, these hospitals show an average markup of 4.2x Medicare rates, which typically falls below the industry average for comparable services. Government hospitals often maintain more standardized pricing structures due to regulatory oversight and public accountability requirements. Patients may encounter charges above the benchmark for certain procedures, though the potential difference between government hospital billing and private facilities can vary significantly by service type and geographic region. Common charge patterns include transparent itemization of services and adherence to established fee schedules. Patients should be aware that government hospitals frequently offer financial assistance programs and sliding scale payment options based on income eligibility. These facilities often provide detailed cost estimates upon request and maintain patient financial counselors to discuss billing arrangements before treatment when possible.
Pricing grade
D
High
Avg markup vs Medicare
7.42x
Charge / Medicare rate
Max markup
12.96x
Worst procedure
Procedures analyzed
286
With pricing data
Outlier procedures
1.4%
Above 90th percentile
Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.
| Procedure | Code | Gross charge | Cash price | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR CHEST PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 165 | $157,535 | $78,767 | — | 13x |
| MAJOR MALE PELVIC PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 708 | $115,756 | $57,878 | — | 12.8x |
| PNEUMOTHORAX WITH CC | 200 | $74,389 | $37,195 | — | 11.9x |
| STOMACH, ESOPHAGEAL AND DUODENAL PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 328 | $122,086 | $61,043 | — | 11.9x |
| DISORDERS OF THE BILIARY TRACT WITHOUT CC/MCC | 446 | $52,952 | $26,476 | — | 11.4x |
| PERITONEAL ADHESIOLYSIS WITHOUT CC/MCC | 337 | $94,555 | $47,278 | — | 11.2x |
| MAJOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS AND PERITONEAL INFECTIONS WITHOUT CC/MCC | 373 | $47,381 | $23,691 | — | 10.9x |
| CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC | 310 | $30,867 | $15,433 | — | 10.9x |
| TRAUMATIC STUPOR AND COMA >1 HOUR WITHOUT CC/MCC | 084 | $60,197 | $30,099 | — | 10.9x |
| TRAUMATIC STUPOR AND COMA <1 HOUR WITHOUT CC/MCC | 087 | $53,289 | $26,645 | — | 10.9x |
| MAJOR CHEST PROCEDURES WITH CC | 164 | $177,728 | $88,864 | — | 10.8x |
| KIDNEY AND URETER PROCEDURES FOR NON-NEOPLASM WITHOUT CC/MCC | 661 | $65,070 | $32,535 | — | 10.8x |
| SHOULDER, ELBOW OR FOREARM PROCEDURES, EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT PROCEDURES WITH CC | 511 | $118,509 | $59,255 | — | 10.7x |
| DISORDERS OF THE BILIARY TRACT WITH CC | 445 | $74,149 | $37,075 | — | 10.7x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC | 322 | $123,141 | $61,571 | — | 10.7x |
| INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITHOUT CC/MCC | 066 | $41,160 | $20,580 | — | 10.6x |
| OTHER DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 395 | $36,037 | $18,018 | — | 10.3x |
| ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITHOUT CC/MCC | 282 | $40,400 | $20,200 | — | 10.3x |
| PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH DRUG-ELUTING STENT WITHOUT MCC | 247 | $122,214 | $61,107 | — | 10.2x |
| MAJOR JOINT OR LIMB REATTACHMENT PROCEDURES OF UPPER EXTREMITIES | 483 | $160,830 | $80,415 | — | 10x |
| LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY WITHOUT C.D.E. WITHOUT CC/MCC | 419 | $72,494 | $36,247 | — | 9.9x |
| CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC | 287 | $64,687 | $32,343 | — | 9.9x |
| STOMACH, ESOPHAGEAL AND DUODENAL PROCEDURES WITH CC | 327 | $154,966 | $77,483 | — | 9.8x |
| OTHER DIGESTIVE SYSTEM O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC | 357 | $138,180 | $69,090 | — | 9.7x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITHOUT CC/MCC | 379 | $35,955 | $17,978 | — | 9.6x |
| NEUROLOGICAL EYE DISORDERS | 123 | $43,222 | $21,611 | — | 9.6x |
| GASTROINTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION WITHOUT CC/MCC | 390 | $28,532 | $14,266 | — | 9.6x |
| CORONARY BYPASS WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION OR OPEN ABLATION WITHOUT MCC | 234 | $291,888 | $145,944 | — | 9.6x |
| OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE DIAGNOSES WITH CC | 565 | $49,372 | $24,686 | — | 9.5x |
| OTHER DISORDERS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM WITHOUT CC/MCC | 093 | $36,340 | $18,170 | — | 9.5x |
| OTHER MAJOR CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 272 | $156,806 | $78,403 | — | 9.5x |
| TRAUMATIC INJURY WITHOUT MCC | 914 | $50,703 | $25,352 | — | 9.5x |
| TRAUMATIC STUPOR AND COMA >1 HOUR WITH CC | 083 | $76,806 | $38,403 | — | 9.5x |
| LOWER EXTREMITY AND HUMERUS PROCEDURES EXCEPT HIP, FOOT AND FEMUR WITHOUT CC/MCC | 494 | $104,861 | $52,431 | — | 9.3x |
| CORONARY BYPASS WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC | 236 | $233,302 | $116,651 | — | 9.1x |
| OTHER MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH MCC | 963 | $142,923 | $71,461 | — | 9x |
| TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA WITHOUT THROMBOLYTIC | 069 | $41,075 | $20,538 | — | 9x |
| SKIN DEBRIDEMENT WITH CC | 571 | $78,729 | $39,364 | — | 9x |
| LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY WITHOUT C.D.E. WITH CC | 418 | $93,052 | $46,526 | — | 9x |
| CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITHOUT CC/MCC | 192 | $25,028 | $12,514 | — | 9x |
| SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC | 460 | $206,941 | $103,470 | — | 9x |
| PERITONEAL ADHESIOLYSIS WITH CC | 336 | $122,762 | $61,381 | — | 9x |
| KIDNEY AND URETER PROCEDURES FOR NEOPLASM WITH CC | 657 | $100,111 | $50,055 | — | 9x |
| OTHER VASCULAR PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC | 254 | $101,788 | $50,894 | — | 8.9x |
| KIDNEY AND URETER PROCEDURES FOR NON-NEOPLASM WITH CC | 660 | $73,787 | $36,894 | — | 8.9x |
| FRACTURES OF HIP AND PELVIS WITHOUT MCC | 536 | $39,285 | $19,643 | — | 8.9x |
| PERMANENT CARDIAC PACEMAKER IMPLANT WITHOUT CC/MCC | 244 | $106,222 | $53,111 | — | 8.9x |
| SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITHOUT CC/MCC | 195 | $29,018 | $14,509 | — | 8.9x |
| POSTOPERATIVE OR POST-TRAUMATIC INFECTIONS WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC | 856 | $263,361 | $131,680 | — | 8.8x |
| CARDIAC VALVE AND OTHER MAJOR CARDIOTHORACIC PROCEDURES WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION | 220 | $311,237 | $155,619 | — | 8.8x |
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How SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL compares to nearby hospitals
Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.
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Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.
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