Aetna Colonoscopy Rates in Knoxville

Published Aetna negotiated rates for Colonoscopy at 9 hospitals in Knoxville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$84.33

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$9,965.82

LaFollette Medical Center

all plan types

Rate Spread

118x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with Aetna data

Aetna colonoscopy rates in Knoxville span a 118x range, from $84.33 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center to $9,965.82 at LaFollette Medical Center. The lowest figure is a Medicare Advantage rate, and low-end prices often reflect Medicaid or Medicare plans rather than commercial coverage. Across 9 hospitals, the median negotiated rate is $1,369.90.

Why the range is so wide: Aetna negotiates different rates for different plan types. Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage plans typically have the lowest negotiated rates. Commercial PPO and HMO plans are higher. The "lowest rate" at each hospital may be a Medicaid or Medicare plan rate, not a commercial plan rate. The plan type is shown in the table where available.

Aetna Colonoscopy Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest Aetna Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
The University of Tennessee Medical Center	$84.33	Medicare Advantage	$1,521.80	30
Fort Loudoun Medical Center	$885.92	Medicare Advantage	$1,808.27	4
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center	$885.92	Medicare Advantage	$1,808.27	4
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge	$885.92	Medicare Advantage	$1,808.27	4
Parkwest Medical Center	$885.92	Medicare Advantage	$1,808.27	4
Roane Medical Center	$885.92	Medicare Advantage	$1,808.27	4
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center	$1,829	Aetna ALL	$1,829	2
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center	$1,920	Aetna ALL	$1,920	2
LaFollette Medical Center	$3,579.52	Aetna Better Health MCD KY	$9,965.82	4

Median of all 58 published Aetna rates for Colonoscopy at these hospitals: $1,369.90

Rates shown are Aetna's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Aetna plan types (including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage) at that hospital. Commercial plan rates are typically higher. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

Reading Aetna Colonoscopy Rates in Knoxville

Where Aetna colonoscopy rates start and end in Knoxville. The lowest published rate is $84.33 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, followed by $885.92 at Fort Loudoun Medical Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. At the top, LaFollette Medical Center lists $9,965.82, with Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center at $1,920 and Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center at $1,829 among the higher lowest-rate figures.

How wide the Knoxville colonoscopy spread runs. The page shows a spread of 118x across 9 hospitals, while the median of all 58 published Aetna rates is $1,369.90. The plan types beside the lowest rates at The University of Tennessee Medical Center and several other hospitals are Medicare Advantage, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The top figure at LaFollette Medical Center is tied to a different plan group, and the plan behind a rate is not always stated.

Questions to take to Aetna and a Knoxville hospital. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:

Aetna: what is the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for my own plan at a named hospital?
Aetna: is that hospital in network for my plan?
The hospital: can you provide an estimate for a colonoscopy?

Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.

Understanding Aetna Negotiated Rates

A negotiated rate is the price Aetna has agreed to pay a hospital for a specific service. This is not necessarily what you pay out of pocket. If you have met your annual deductible, you typically pay a copay or coinsurance percentage of the negotiated rate. If you have not met your deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate.

The same insurer often negotiates different rates at different hospitals, and different plan types (HMO, PPO, high-deductible) within the same insurer can have different rates at the same hospital. The table above shows the range across all Aetna plan types at each facility.

Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.

Compare Other Insurers for Colonoscopy in Knoxville

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee $84.61 - $2,787.87 9 hospitals Cigna $85.16 - $4,140.12 9 hospitals Humana $84.61 - $3,524.89 9 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $84.61 - $1,563 9 hospitals WellCare $874.12 - $4,005.55 9 hospitals Amerigroup $87.14 - $1,391 9 hospitals

View all Colonoscopy prices in Knoxville (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Aetna Colonoscopy in Knoxville?

The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Colonoscopy in Knoxville is $84.33 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $9,965.82 at LaFollette Medical Center, an 118x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the Aetna negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Aetna has agreed to pay the hospital. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. If you have not met your annual deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate. Contact Aetna for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Knoxville hospitals have published Aetna rates?

9 hospitals in the Knoxville area have published Aetna negotiated rates for Colonoscopy in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Aetna directly.

Is a preventive colonoscopy covered differently by Aetna?

Preventive and diagnostic colonoscopies are often billed differently under Aetna plans, which can affect your out-of-pocket cost. If the procedure is reclassified during the visit, different cost-sharing rules may apply. Ask Aetna about your plan's specific policy before scheduling.

We are not affiliated with Aetna or any hospital listed on this page. Negotiated rates are sourced from hospital-published CMS transparency files and represent the amounts agreed between the insurer and hospital. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. Contact Aetna or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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