Aetna Echocardiogram Rates in Melbourne-Palm Bay
Published Aetna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 4 hospitals in Melbourne-Palm Bay, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$314.08
Cape Canaveral Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$2,999.70
Viera Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
10x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with Aetna data
Aetna echocardiogram rates in the Melbourne-Palm Bay area span a 10x range, from $314.08 at Cape Canaveral Hospital to $2,999.70 at Viera Hospital. The lowest figure falls under Aetna Better Health of Florida, a Medicaid plan, so it may not reflect commercial pricing. Across the four hospitals listed, the median negotiated rate is $2,590.65.
Aetna Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Aetna Rate |
|---|---|
| Cape Canaveral Hospital | $314.08 |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center | $314.08 |
| Palm Bay Hospital | $314.08 |
| Viera Hospital | $314.08 |
Median of all 32 published Aetna rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $2,590.65
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 Melbourne-Palm Bay?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Melbourne-Palm Bay is $314.08 at Cape Canaveral Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $2,999.70 at Viera Hospital, a 10x 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 Melbourne-Palm Bay hospitals have published Aetna rates?
4 hospitals in the Melbourne-Palm Bay 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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