BlueCare TN Colonoscopy Rates in Knoxville
Published BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rates for Colonoscopy at 4 hospitals in Knoxville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$371.49
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$1,085.68
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
3x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with BlueCare Tennessee data
BlueCare Tennessee colonoscopy rates in Knoxville span a 3x range, from $371.49 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center (PCP) to $1,085.68 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. Across four hospitals, the median negotiated rate is $796.33. Lower rates here may reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial coverage.
BlueCare Tennessee Colonoscopy Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCare Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee Medical Center | $371.49 |
| LaFollette Medical Center | $718.40 |
| Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center | $830.23 |
| Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center | $843.73 |
Median of all 16 published BlueCare Tennessee rates for Colonoscopy at these hospitals: $796.33
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 Colonoscopy Rates in Knoxville
Where Knoxville colonoscopy rates start and end for BlueCare Tennessee. The lowest published rate is $371.49 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, whose rates top out at $395.03. At the other end, LaFollette Medical Center lists $1,144.17, Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center lists $1,085.68, and Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center lists $1,068.31.
How wide the BlueCare Tennessee spread is. Rates across the 4 hospitals run about 3x from lowest to highest, and the median of all 16 published rates is $796.33. Plan types matter here. The lowest rates are tied to plans labeled PCP, BCBS TN CoverKids and BlueCare Plus TN MCR ADV, so the low end likely reflects Medicaid, CHIP or Medicare Advantage plans rather than commercial plans.
What a BlueCare Tennessee member can ask about a Knoxville colonoscopy. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. Members can contact:
- BlueCare Tennessee, for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share under their own plan at a named hospital, and whether that hospital is in network for their plan
- The hospital, for a written estimate
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 Colonoscopy in Knoxville?
The lowest BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rate for Colonoscopy in Knoxville is $371.49 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,085.68 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, a 3x 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 Colonoscopy in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with BlueCare Tennessee directly.
Is a preventive colonoscopy covered differently by BlueCare Tennessee?
Preventive and diagnostic colonoscopies are often billed differently under BlueCare 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 BlueCare Tennessee about your plan's specific policy 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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