BCBS Tennessee Chest X-ray Rates in Memphis
Published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for Chest X-ray at 10 hospitals in Memphis, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$14.38
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
all plan types
Highest Rate
$84.66
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women
all plan types
Rate Spread
6x
across all plan types
Hospitals
10
with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee data
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee chest X-ray rates in Memphis span a 6x range, from $14.38 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis to $84.66 at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. The median across 10 hospitals is $43.37. Lowest rates often reflect Medicaid or Medicare plans like TennCare rather than commercial coverage.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Chest X-ray Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis | $14.38 |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital | $16.64 |
| Methodist North Hospital | $16.64 |
| Methodist South Hospital | $16.64 |
| Methodist University Hospital | $16.64 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton | $21.82 |
| Regional One Health | $24.87 |
| Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | $26.55 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville | $84.66 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women | $84.66 |
Median of all 75 published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates for Chest X-ray at these hospitals: $43.37
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 Memphis
Where BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee chest x-ray rates start in Memphis. The lowest published rates are $14.38 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis and $16.64 at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, with Methodist North Hospital at the same figure. At the top, Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville both show $84.66, while Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis lists the same figure as its highest.
How far Memphis rates spread. Across 10 hospitals the spread is 6x, and the median of all 75 published rates is $43.37. The plan types beside the lowest rates, such as TennCare and TennCare BlueCare, look like Medicaid plans, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. Rates at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville and Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women are tied to Medicare.
Questions for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Memphis hospitals. A member can ask:
- the insurer for their own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital
- the insurer whether that hospital is in network for their plan
- the hospital for an estimate
These are facility rates, and professional fees such as the radiologist's reading are billed separately.
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 Memphis?
The lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate for Chest X-ray in Memphis is $14.38 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $84.66 at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, a 6x 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 Memphis hospitals have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates?
10 hospitals in the Memphis 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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