Aetna MRI Rates in Chattanooga
Published Aetna negotiated rates for MRI at 4 hospitals in Chattanooga, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$170.96
Parkridge East Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$3,871
CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson
all plan types
Rate Spread
23x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with Aetna data
Aetna MRI negotiated rates in Chattanooga span a 23x range, from $170.96 at Parkridge East Hospital to $3,871 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson. The median across the four hospitals listed is $497.21. Lowest rates can reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
Aetna MRI Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Aetna Rate |
|---|---|
| Parkridge East Hospital | $170.96 |
| Parkridge Medical Center | $170.96 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | $1,682.80 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | $1,682.80 |
Median of all 44 published Aetna rates for MRI at these hospitals: $497.21
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 MRI Rates in Chattanooga
Where Aetna MRI rates start and stop in Chattanooga. Among the 4 hospitals with Aetna rates, Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Medical Center both show a lowest rate of $170.96. At the other end, CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson each show a lowest rate of $1,682.80, and the page's highest rate is $3,871 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson. The Parkridge hospitals also list a top rate of $5,445.14 within their own 14 plans.
The 23x Chattanooga MRI spread. Across the 44 published Aetna rates for this procedure, the spread is 23x and the median is $497.21. The plan types beside the lowest rates are listed as COMM and Commercial|Gatekeeper, so they do not look like Medicaid, CHIP or Medicare Advantage plans. Even so, the plan behind any one rate is not always spelled out, so a figure in the table may not match your own plan.
What an Aetna member can ask about an MRI in Chattanooga.
- Ask Aetna for your own plan's negotiated rate and your estimated cost share at a named hospital, such as Parkridge Medical Center or CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.
- 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 MRI in Chattanooga?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for MRI in Chattanooga is $170.96 at Parkridge East Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,871 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, a 23x 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 MRI in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Aetna directly.
Do I need a referral for an MRI with Aetna?
Most Aetna plans require a referral or prior authorization for an MRI. Without it, the hospital may bill you at a higher rate or your claim could be denied. Contact Aetna before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.
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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