BCBS Tennessee CT Scan Rates in Nashville

Published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for CT Scan at 15 hospitals in Nashville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$37.51

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$472.06

HighPoint Health Sumner (Sumner Regional Medical Center)

all plan types

Rate Spread

13x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee data

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's negotiated CT scan rates across 15 Nashville hospitals span a 13x gap, from $37.51 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to $472.06 at HighPoint Health Sumner. The median rate is $269.53. Lower figures can reflect plan type, as some rates tie to government or other non-standard commercial plans.

Why the range is so wide: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiates different rates for different plan types. Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage plans typically have the lowest negotiated rates. Commercial PPO and HMO plans are higher. The "lowest rate" at each hospital may be a Medicaid or Medicare plan rate, not a commercial plan rate. The plan type is shown in the table where available.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee CT Scan Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$37.51	Network P - Blue Preferred Other Commercial Plan	$1,869.73	118
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown	$101.11	1015_BCBS BLUE CARE TENNCARE SELECT 20221001	$359.12	20
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford	$101.11	2414_BCBS BLUE CARE TENNCARE (RUTHERFORD) 20221001	$444.30	128
Ascension Saint Thomas West	$101.11	2423_BCBS BLUE CARE TENNCARE (WEST) 20221001	$444.30	68
Metro Nashville General Hospital	$116.64	Network P Other Commercial Plan	$210.57	4
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center	$123.39	NetworkP	$513.19	7
TriStar Skyline Medical Center	$135.49	TENNCARE	$513.19	6
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital	$138.22	BlueCare Medicaid Managed Care Plan	$490.63	8
TriStar Centennial Medical Center	$139.53	TENNCARE	$513.19	6
Maury Regional Medical Center	$140.95	Medicaid	$2,041.34	20
TriStar Summit Medical Center	$144.59	TENNCARE	$513.19	6
TriStar Horizon Medical Center	$149.64	TENNCARE	$513.19	6
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center	$158.74	TENNCARE	$513.19	6
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center	$160.76	TENNCARE	$513.19	6
HighPoint Health Sumner (Sumner Regional Medical Center)	$221.80	Blue Cross Select	$472.06	16

Median of all 425 published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates for CT Scan at these hospitals: $269.53

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 CT Scan Rates in Nashville

Where Nashville CT scan rates begin and end for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The lowest published rate is $37.51 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by $101.11 at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. At the other end, the highest rate is $472.06 at HighPoint Health Sumner (Sumner Regional Medical Center).

How wide the Nashville CT scan spread runs. Across 15 hospitals the spread is 13x, and the median of all 425 published rates is $269.53. Several of the lowest rates sit beside plan types that look like Medicaid or TennCare plans, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. Treat any single figure with care.

What BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee members can ask about a Nashville CT scan. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately.

Ask the insurer 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.

Compare Other Insurers for CT Scan in Nashville

UnitedHealthcare $11.59 - $828.27 15 hospitals Aetna $55 - $8,582.75 15 hospitals Cigna $28.50 - $16,081.82 15 hospitals Humana $75.95 - $5,025.57 13 hospitals NHC Advantage $101.94 - $3,819.43 12 hospitals MultiPlan/PHCS $63.81 - $18,494.10 9 hospitals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee CT Scan in Nashville?

The lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate for CT Scan in Nashville is $37.51 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $472.06 at HighPoint Health Sumner (Sumner Regional Medical Center), a 13x 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 Nashville hospitals have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates?

15 hospitals in the Nashville area have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for CT Scan 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.

How does BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee classify CT scan charges?

CT scans may be billed differently depending on how BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee classifies the visit. Your share of the cost also varies by whether the facility is in-network. Confirm with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee how the scan will be billed and what your cost-sharing will be before your appointment.

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.

Visit the official BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee website: www.bcbst.com