BCBS Tennessee Colonoscopy Rates in Chattanooga
Published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for Colonoscopy at 4 hospitals in Chattanooga, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$167
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
all plan types
Highest Rate
$3,004
Parkridge Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
18x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee data
A colonoscopy in Chattanooga with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee ranges from $167 at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga to $3,004 at Parkridge Medical Center, an 18x spread across four hospitals. The median negotiated rate is $979.07. Rates vary by plan type, and the lowest figures can reflect Medicaid or Medicare rather than commercial plans.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Colonoscopy Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | $167 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | $167 |
| Parkridge East Hospital | $495.20 |
| Parkridge Medical Center | $669.51 |
Median of all 148 published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates for Colonoscopy at these hospitals: $979.07
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 Colonoscopy Rates in Chattanooga
Where Chattanooga colonoscopy rates start for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The lowest published rate is $167, listed at both CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson. Next is Parkridge East Hospital at $495.20, then Parkridge Medical Center at $669.51. At the top, Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital both reach $3,004, while the CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Hixson listings top out at $1,098.45.
How wide the Chattanooga colonoscopy spread runs. The page shows an 18x spread across the 4 hospitals, and the median of all 148 published rates is $979.07. The plan type beside each lowest rate matters. At both Parkridge hospitals the lowest rate is tied to TENNCARE, which is a Medicaid plan, so that low end likely reflects Medicaid rather than commercial plans. The $167 rates at the CHI Memorial hospitals are tied to a commercial network plan.
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 Colonoscopy in Chattanooga?
The lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate for Colonoscopy in Chattanooga is $167 at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,004 at Parkridge Medical Center, an 18x 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 Colonoscopy 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.
Is a preventive colonoscopy covered differently by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
Preventive and diagnostic colonoscopies are often billed differently under BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans, which can affect your out-of-pocket cost. If the procedure is reclassified during the visit, different cost-sharing rules may apply. Ask BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee about your plan's specific policy 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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