Aetna Ultrasound Rates in Chattanooga
Published Aetna negotiated rates for Ultrasound at 4 hospitals in Chattanooga, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$48.91
Parkridge East Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$1,478.40
CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson
all plan types
Rate Spread
30x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with Aetna data
Aetna ultrasound rates in Chattanooga span a 30x range, from $48.91 at Parkridge East Hospital to $1,478.40 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson. Across 4 hospitals, the median negotiated rate is $170.54. Rates vary by plan type, and the lowest figures may reflect non-commercial plans like Medicaid or Medicare rather than commercial coverage.
Aetna Ultrasound Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Aetna Rate |
|---|---|
| Parkridge East Hospital | $48.91 |
| Parkridge Medical Center | $48.91 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | $1,379 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | $1,379 |
Median of all 42 published Aetna rates for Ultrasound at these hospitals: $170.54
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 Ultrasound Rates in Chattanooga
Where Aetna ultrasound rates start and end in Chattanooga. Among the 4 hospitals with Aetna rates, Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Medical Center share the lowest published rate at $48.91. At the other end, CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson list a lowest rate of $1,379, and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson shows the highest rate on the page at $1,478.40.
The 30x Chattanooga ultrasound spread. Rates run across a 30x spread, and the median of all 42 published Aetna rates is $170.54. The plan types beside the lowest rates are listed as COMM, so the plan behind a rate is not always spelled out in detail, and a rate can differ by plan even at the same hospital.
What an Aetna member can ask about a Chattanooga ultrasound. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. Questions worth bringing:
- Ask Aetna for your own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital.
- Ask Aetna whether that hospital is in network for your 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost Aetna Ultrasound in Chattanooga?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Ultrasound in Chattanooga is $48.91 at Parkridge East Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,478.40 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, a 30x 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 Ultrasound in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Aetna directly.
Are prenatal ultrasounds covered differently by Aetna?
Aetna plans often apply different cost-sharing rules for prenatal ultrasounds compared to diagnostic ultrasounds. Some may be covered under maternity benefits with different deductible and copay structures. Check your Aetna plan documents for specifics on ultrasound coverage.
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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