Aetna Echocardiogram Rates in Pensacola
Published Aetna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 5 hospitals in Pensacola, FL. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$301.28
Baptist Hospital (Pensacola)
all plan types
Highest Rate
$3,766.23
HCA Florida West Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
13x
across all plan types
Hospitals
5
with Aetna data
Aetna's negotiated rates for an echocardiogram in Pensacola range from $301.28 at Baptist Hospital to $3,766.23 at HCA Florida West Hospital, a 13x spread across five hospitals. The median rate is $2,146. The lowest figure is tied to the BETTER HLTHY KIDS plan, and rates for Medicaid or Medicare products often run below commercial plans.
Aetna Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Aetna Rate |
|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital (Pensacola) | $301.28 |
| Gulf Breeze Hospital | $301.28 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola | $566.88 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | $1,875 |
| HCA Florida West Hospital | $3,766.23 |
Median of all 33 published Aetna rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $2,146
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 Pensacola
Hospitals posting the smallest and largest numbers. Baptist Hospital (Pensacola) and Gulf Breeze Hospital both list a lowest Aetna rate of $301.28, followed by Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola at $566.88. At the other end, HCA Florida West Hospital lists $3,766.23 as its only rate, and Santa Rosa Medical Center starts at $1,875.
Spread, median and the plan behind a rate. Across 5 hospitals the spread is 13x, and the median of all 33 published Aetna rates is $2,146. The plan types beside the lowest rates look like children's coverage (BETTER HLTHY KIDS) and Medicare Advantage, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans.
Calls a member can place before a scan. A few questions can turn these published figures into numbers for your own plan:
- Ask Aetna for your plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital, such as Baptist Hospital (Pensacola).
- Ask Aetna whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
- Ask the hospital for an estimate.
These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost Aetna Echocardiogram in Pensacola?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Pensacola is $301.28 at Baptist Hospital (Pensacola), across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,766.23 at HCA Florida West Hospital, a 13x 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 Pensacola hospitals have published Aetna rates?
5 hospitals in the Pensacola 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.
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