BlueCare TN Chest X-ray Rates in Knoxville
Published BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rates for Chest X-ray at 4 hospitals in Knoxville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$10.22
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$78.96
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
8x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with BlueCare Tennessee data
A chest X-ray under BlueCare Tennessee in Knoxville ranges from $10.22 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center (Special) to $78.96 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, an 8x spread across four hospitals. The median negotiated rate is $17.60. Lower rates may reflect Medicaid or Medicare pricing rather than commercial plans.
BlueCare Tennessee Chest X-ray Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCare Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee Medical Center | $10.22 |
| LaFollette Medical Center | $15.58 |
| Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center | $69.92 |
| Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center | $71.06 |
Median of all 20 published BlueCare Tennessee rates for Chest X-ray at these hospitals: $17.60
Rates shown are BlueCare Tennessee's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all BlueCare 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 BlueCare Tennessee Chest X-ray Rates in Knoxville
Where BlueCare Tennessee chest x-ray rates in Knoxville start and end. The lowest published rates are $10.22 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center and $15.58 at LaFollette Medical Center. At the other end, Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center lists $78.96 and Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center lists $77.70.
How far apart the Knoxville rates sit. Across these 4 hospitals the spread is 8x, and the median of all 20 published BlueCare Tennessee rates is $17.60. Plan types matter here. The lowest rate at LaFollette Medical Center is tied to a CoverKids plan, and the two Tennova hospitals show BlueCare Plus Medicare Advantage plans. The low end of the range likely reflects plans like these rather than commercial plans, so a listed rate may not match the plan you hold.
Questions to bring to BlueCare Tennessee and the hospital. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately.
- Ask BlueCare Tennessee for your own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named Knoxville hospital.
- Ask whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
- Ask the hospital for an estimate before your visit.
Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.
Understanding BlueCare Tennessee Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price BlueCare 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 BlueCare 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 BlueCare Tennessee Chest X-ray in Knoxville?
The lowest BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rate for Chest X-ray in Knoxville is $10.22 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $78.96 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, an 8x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what BlueCare 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 BlueCare Tennessee for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Knoxville hospitals have published BlueCare Tennessee rates?
4 hospitals in the Knoxville area have published BlueCare 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 BlueCare Tennessee directly.
Why do chest X-ray costs vary between facilities with BlueCare Tennessee?
The rates shown here are hospital facility charges. Outpatient imaging centers often charge less for the same X-ray under the same BlueCare Tennessee plan. Whether the X-ray is classified as preventive or diagnostic also affects your cost-sharing. Confirm with BlueCare Tennessee how the visit will be billed before scheduling.
We are not affiliated with BlueCare 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 BlueCare 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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