BlueCare TN Ultrasound Rates in Knoxville
Published BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rates for Ultrasound at 4 hospitals in Knoxville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$31.46
The University of Tennessee Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$94.85
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
3x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with BlueCare Tennessee data
BlueCare Tennessee ultrasound rates in Knoxville vary threefold across four hospitals, from $31.46 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center (PCP) to $94.85 at Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center. The median negotiated rate is $62.20. Lower rates in this data often reflect Medicaid or Medicare pricing rather than commercial plans.
BlueCare Tennessee Ultrasound Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCare Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee Medical Center | $31.46 |
| LaFollette Medical Center | $46.92 |
| Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center | $93.33 |
| Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center | $94.85 |
Median of all 32 published BlueCare Tennessee rates for Ultrasound at these hospitals: $62.20
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 Ultrasound Rates in Knoxville
Where BlueCare Tennessee ultrasound rates in Knoxville start. Among the four hospitals with published rates, The University of Tennessee Medical Center shows the lowest at $31.46, followed by LaFollette Medical Center at $46.92. At the other end, Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center lists $94.85 and Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center lists $93.33.
How wide the Knoxville ultrasound spread runs. The page shows a 3x spread between the lowest and highest rates, with a median of $62.20 across all 32 published rates. The lowest figures sit beside plan types such as PCP and BCBS TN CoverKids, a CHIP-style plan, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The highest rates are tied to a Medicare Advantage plan type, which is a different plan group again.
What a BlueCare Tennessee member can ask about Knoxville ultrasounds. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- BlueCare Tennessee for their own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital.
- BlueCare Tennessee whether that hospital is in network for their plan.
- The hospital for an estimate before the 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 Ultrasound in Knoxville?
The lowest BlueCare Tennessee negotiated rate for Ultrasound in Knoxville is $31.46 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $94.85 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 Ultrasound in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with BlueCare Tennessee directly.
Are prenatal ultrasounds covered differently by BlueCare Tennessee?
BlueCare Tennessee plans often apply different cost-sharing rules for prenatal ultrasounds compared to diagnostic ultrasounds. Some may be covered under maternity benefits with different deductible and copay structures. Check your BlueCare Tennessee plan documents for specifics on ultrasound coverage.
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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