BlueCare TN MRI Rates in Knoxville
Published BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rates for MRI at 3 hospitals in Knoxville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$213.02
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$431.20
LaFollette Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
2x
across all plan types
Hospitals
3
with BlueCare Tennessee data
BlueCare Tennessee MRI Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCare Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center | $213.02 |
| Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center | $216.48 |
| LaFollette Medical Center | $228.14 |
Median of all 24 published BlueCare Tennessee rates for MRI at these hospitals: $286.02
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.
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 MRI in Knoxville?
The lowest BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rate for MRI in Knoxville is $213.02 at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $431.20 at LaFollette Medical Center, a 2x 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?
3 hospitals in the Knoxville area have published BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rates for MRI in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with BlueCare Tennessee directly.
Do I need a referral for an MRI with BlueCare Tennessee?
Most BlueCare Tennessee plans require a referral or prior authorization for an MRI. Without it, the hospital may bill you at a higher rate or your claim could be denied. Contact BlueCare Tennessee before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.
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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