Aetna Echocardiogram Rates in Nashville

Published Aetna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 15 hospitals in Nashville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$24.53

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$4,700

TriStar Summit Medical Center

all plan types

Rate Spread

192x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with Aetna data

Aetna's negotiated rates for an echocardiogram in Nashville range from $24.53 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to $4,700 at TriStar Summit Medical Center, a 192x spread across 15 hospitals. The median rate is $1,725.18. The lowest figure reflects a Medicare Managed Care plan, and rates under government-linked plans typically run below commercial ones.

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 Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest Aetna Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$24.53	Medicare Managed Care Plan	$721.95	45
Metro Nashville General Hospital	$524.22	Medicare Managed Care Plan	$524.22	1
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown	$535.61	1231_MEDICARE AETNA OUTPATIENT 20250101	$535.61	2
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford	$535.61	2956_RHTN RPTN SDTN THTN MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AETNA OUTPATIENT 20250101	$2,751.14	22
Ascension Saint Thomas West	$535.61	2956_RHTN RPTN SDTN THTN MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AETNA OUTPATIENT 20250101	$2,751.14	14
Maury Regional Medical Center	$540.86	Medicare Advantage	$2,148.30	7
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital	$587.13	Medicare Managed Care Plan	$587.13	1
TriStar Skyline Medical Center	$1,991.50	NAP	$4,700	3
TriStar Horizon Medical Center	$2,335.01	NAP	$4,700	3
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center	$2,396.38	NAP	$4,700	3
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center	$2,571.30	NAP	$4,700	3
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center	$2,719.79	NAP	$4,700	3
TriStar Centennial Medical Center	$2,877.11	NAP	$4,700	4
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center	$3,544.95	NAP	$4,700	4
TriStar Summit Medical Center	$3,807	NewBusiness	$4,700	3

Median of all 118 published Aetna rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $1,725.18

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 Echocardiogram Rates in Nashville

Aetna's Nashville echocardiogram rates, low to high. The lowest published rate is $24.53 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by $524.22 at Metro Nashville General Hospital and $535.61 at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown. At the top, $4,700 appears at TriStar Summit Medical Center, TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center and TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

The 192x spread across Nashville hospitals. The page shows a 192x gap between the lowest and highest rates, and the median of all 118 published Aetna rates is $1,725.18. The plan types beside the lowest rates read as Medicare Managed Care and Medicare Advantage plans, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans.

Questions an Aetna member can bring to a Nashville echocardiogram. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can:

Ask Aetna for their own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital.
Ask Aetna whether that hospital is in network for their plan.
Ask the hospital for an estimate.

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 Echocardiogram in Nashville

UnitedHealthcare $11.96 - $3,551.64 15 hospitals Ambetter $60.13 - $1,831.07 15 hospitals Oscar Health $131.58 - $1,444.33 15 hospitals BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee $39.47 - $1,285.65 14 hospitals Humana $63 - $1,973.13 13 hospitals NHC Advantage $525.11 - $1,499.58 12 hospitals

View all Echocardiogram prices in Nashville (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Aetna Echocardiogram in Nashville?

The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Nashville is $24.53 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $4,700 at TriStar Summit Medical Center, a 192x 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 Nashville hospitals have published Aetna rates?

15 hospitals in the Nashville 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.

Visit the official Aetna website: www.aetna.com