BlueCare TN Echocardiogram Rates in Knoxville
Published BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 4 hospitals in Knoxville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$67.13
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$495.75
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
7x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with BlueCare Tennessee data
BlueCare Tennessee echocardiogram rates in Knoxville span a 7x range, from $67.13 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center (PCP) to $495.75 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. The median across four hospitals is $182.03. Lowest rates often reflect Medicaid or Medicare contracts rather than commercial plans.
BlueCare Tennessee Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCare Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee Medical Center | $67.13 |
| LaFollette Medical Center | $161.21 |
| Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center | $487.82 |
| Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center | $495.75 |
Median of all 22 published BlueCare Tennessee rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $182.03
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 Echocardiogram Rates in Knoxville
Where BlueCare Tennessee echocardiogram rates start in Knoxville. Among the 4 hospitals with published rates, The University of Tennessee Medical Center shows the lowest at $67.13. LaFollette Medical Center follows with a lowest rate of $161.21. At the other end, Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center shows $495.75 and Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center shows $487.82.
How wide the BlueCare Tennessee echocardiogram spread runs. The page shows a 7x spread across the 22 published rates, with a median of $182.03. The lowest rate at LaFollette Medical Center is listed under BCBS TN CoverKids, a CHIP-type plan, and the Tennova rates at the high end are listed under Medicare Advantage plans. Plan types differ by row, so a low rate may reflect a different plan than the one you hold.
Questions for BlueCare Tennessee and a Knoxville hospital. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- BlueCare Tennessee for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share for their own plan at a named hospital
- BlueCare Tennessee whether that hospital is in network for their plan
- The hospital for an estimate for an echocardiogram
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 Echocardiogram in Knoxville?
The lowest BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Knoxville is $67.13 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $495.75 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center, a 7x 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 Echocardiogram in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with BlueCare Tennessee directly.
Does BlueCare Tennessee require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many BlueCare 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 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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