BCBS Tennessee Echocardiogram Rates in Knoxville

Published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 9 hospitals in Knoxville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$64.72

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$1,078.82

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center

all plan types

Rate Spread

17x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee data

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 Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
The University of Tennessee Medical Center	$64.72	Medicare Advantage	$1,333.12	65
Fort Loudoun Medical Center	$146.18	Blue Care	$520.54	18
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center	$146.18	Blue Care	$520.54	18
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge	$146.18	Blue Care	$520.54	18
Parkwest Medical Center	$146.18	Blue Care	$520.54	18
Roane Medical Center	$146.18	Blue Care	$520.54	18
LaFollette Medical Center	$158.29	BlueCare BH	$967.60	15
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center	$194.10	BCBS TN CoverKids	$1,078.82	24
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center	$194.10	BCBS TN CoverKids	$1,078.82	24

Median of all 218 published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $520.54

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.

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 Echocardiogram in Knoxville

Aetna $64.26 - $2,435.69 9 hospitals MultiPlan/PHCS $936.75 - $82,900.62 9 hospitals Cigna $64.89 - $1,151.34 9 hospitals Humana $64.72 - $1,223.40 9 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $71.53 - $645 9 hospitals WellCare $515.58 - $1,390.23 9 hospitals

View all Echocardiogram prices in Knoxville (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Echocardiogram in Knoxville?

The lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Knoxville is $64.72 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,078.82 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, a 17x 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 Knoxville hospitals have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates?

9 hospitals in the Knoxville area have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for Echocardiogram 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.

Does BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?

Many BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.

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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