Aetna Echocardiogram Rates in Dallas-Fort Worth
Published Aetna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 37 hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$372.41
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$11,387.07
Medical City Las Colinas
all plan types
Rate Spread
31x
across all plan types
Hospitals
37
with Aetna data
Aetna echocardiogram rates across 37 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals show a dramatic 31x spread, ranging from $372 at Methodist Dallas to $11,387 at Medical City Las Colinas. The lowest rates typically reflect specific plan types rather than standard commercial coverage. The median rate stands at $1,435 across all participating facilities.
Aetna Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost Aetna Echocardiogram in Dallas-Fort Worth?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Dallas-Fort Worth is $372.41 at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $11,387.07 at Medical City Las Colinas, a 31x 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 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals have published Aetna rates?
37 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have published Aetna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Aetna directly.
Does Aetna require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Aetna plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.
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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