BCBS Tennessee Echocardiogram Rates in Memphis
Published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 10 hospitals in Memphis, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$110.86
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$527.18
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women
all plan types
Rate Spread
5x
across all plan types
Hospitals
10
with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee data
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee echocardiogram rates in Memphis vary 5x across 10 hospitals, from $110.86 at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital to $527.18 at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. The median negotiated rate is $398.35, and the lowest figures are often tied to Medicaid or Medicare plan contracts rather than commercial plans.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital | $110.86 |
| Methodist North Hospital | $110.86 |
| Methodist South Hospital | $110.86 |
| Methodist University Hospital | $110.86 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis | $148.77 |
| Le Bonheur Children's Hospital | $182.73 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton | $225.73 |
| Regional One Health | $257.33 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville | $527.18 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women | $527.18 |
Median of all 89 published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $398.35
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 Echocardiogram Rates in Memphis
Where Memphis echocardiogram rates start for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The lowest published rate is $110.86, listed at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, Methodist North Hospital and Methodist South Hospital. At the other end, Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville both show $527.18 as their only published rate.
How wide the Memphis echocardiogram spread runs. Across the 10 hospitals, rates differ by 5x, and the median of all 89 published rates is $398.35. The plan types beside the lowest rates include TennCare and BlueCare entries, which look like Medicaid programs, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The $527.18 rates at the top are labeled Medicare.
What BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee members can ask about an echocardiogram. Members can ask:
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for their own plan at a named hospital, and whether that hospital is in network for their plan.
- The hospital for an estimate before the visit.
These are facility rates, and professional fees 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 Echocardiogram in Memphis?
The lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Memphis is $110.86 at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $527.18 at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, a 5x 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 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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