BCBS Tennessee Chest X-ray Rates in Chattanooga
Published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for Chest X-ray at 4 hospitals in Chattanooga, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$12.22
Parkridge East Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$82.02
CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson
all plan types
Rate Spread
7x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee data
A chest X-ray billed to BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee in Chattanooga ranges from $12.22 at Parkridge East Hospital (NetworkS) to $82.02 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, a 7x spread. The median across the four hospitals is $18.70. Lowest rates may reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Chest X-ray Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| Parkridge East Hospital | $12.22 |
| Parkridge Medical Center | $12.22 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | $21.40 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | $21.40 |
Median of all 42 published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates for Chest X-ray at these hospitals: $18.70
Rates shown are BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Chest X-ray Rates in Chattanooga
Where Chattanooga chest x-ray rates start for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Among the 4 hospitals with published rates, Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Medical Center both list a low of $12.22. CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson each list a low of $21.40. The top figure shown is $82.02 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson.
How wide the Chattanooga chest x-ray spread runs. The page shows a 7x spread, and the median of all 42 published rates is $18.70. Plan types matter here: the $21.40 lows at both CHI Memorial hospitals are tagged Medicaid|BlueCare, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The $12.22 lows are labeled NetworkS, which does not say what kind of plan it is, so the plan behind a rate is not always clear.
What BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee members can ask in Chattanooga. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately.
- Ask BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for your own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital.
- Ask 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Chest X-ray in Chattanooga?
The lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate for Chest X-ray in Chattanooga is $12.22 at Parkridge East Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $82.02 at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, a 7x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Chattanooga hospitals have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates?
4 hospitals in the Chattanooga area have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for Chest X-ray in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee directly.
Why do chest X-ray costs vary between facilities with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
The rates shown here are hospital facility charges. Outpatient imaging centers often charge less for the same X-ray under the same BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plan. Whether the X-ray is classified as preventive or diagnostic also affects your cost-sharing. Confirm with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee how the visit will be billed before scheduling.
We are not affiliated with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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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