Aetna Lab Work Rates in Chattanooga
Published Aetna negotiated rates for Lab Work at 4 hospitals in Chattanooga, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$10.67
Parkridge East Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$433.30
CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson
all plan types
Rate Spread
41x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with Aetna data
Aetna lab-work negotiated rates in Chattanooga vary 41-fold, from $10.67 at Parkridge East Hospital to $433.30 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson. The median across four hospitals is $196. The lowest figure is tied to plan code MGMCRHMO, and rates at the low end often reflect Medicaid or Medicare products rather than commercial plans.
Aetna Lab Work Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Aetna Rate |
|---|---|
| Parkridge East Hospital | $10.67 |
| Parkridge Medical Center | $10.67 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | $196 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | $196 |
Median of all 21 published Aetna rates for Lab Work at these hospitals: $196
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 Lab Work Rates in Chattanooga
Where Aetna lab work rates start in Chattanooga. Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Medical Center both list a lowest published rate of $10.67. At the other end, CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson each list a lowest rate of $196 and a highest of $433.30, while the Parkridge hospitals show highs of $706.79.
How wide the Chattanooga lab work spread runs. The page shows a 41x spread, and the median of all 21 published Aetna rates for this procedure at these hospitals is $196. The plan type listed beside the $10.67 rates is MGMCRHMO, which looks like a Medicare Advantage HMO plan, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The $196 rates at the CHI Memorial hospitals are tied to Commercial|Gatekeeper plans.
What an Aetna member can ask about lab work in Chattanooga. Questions worth bringing:
- Ask Aetna for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for your own plan at a named hospital.
- 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 Lab Work in Chattanooga?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Lab Work in Chattanooga is $10.67 at Parkridge East Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $433.30 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, a 41x 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 Chattanooga hospitals have published Aetna rates?
4 hospitals in the Chattanooga area have published Aetna negotiated rates for Lab Work in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Aetna directly.
Can I get lab work done at a cheaper location with Aetna?
Hospital-based labs typically charge several times more than independent labs for the same blood tests. If your Aetna plan covers independent labs like Quest or Labcorp, you may pay significantly less out of pocket. The rates on this page reflect hospital-based pricing only.
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