Cigna Echocardiogram Rates in Chattanooga
Published Cigna negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 4 hospitals in Chattanooga, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$515.72
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
all plan types
Highest Rate
$4,273.54
Parkridge Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
8x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with Cigna data
Cigna's negotiated rates for an echocardiogram in Chattanooga span an 8x range, from $515.72 at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga to $4,273.54 at Parkridge Medical Center. The median across the four hospitals is $1,223.30. The lowest rate is listed under a Medicare|Healthspring plan, so it may not reflect commercial pricing.
Cigna Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Cigna Rate |
|---|---|
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | $515.72 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | $515.72 |
| Parkridge East Hospital | $1,223.30 |
| Parkridge Medical Center | $1,223.30 |
Median of all 11 published Cigna rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $1,223.30
Rates shown are Cigna's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Cigna 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 Cigna Echocardiogram Rates in Chattanooga
Where Cigna echocardiogram rates start and end in Chattanooga. Across the 4 hospitals with Cigna rates, the lowest published figure is $515.72, shown at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson. The highest is $4,273.54 at Parkridge Medical Center. Parkridge East Hospital starts at $1,223.30 and tops out at $1,832.28.
The 8x spread and the plan behind a Chattanooga rate. The page shows an 8x spread, and the median of all 11 published Cigna rates for this procedure is $1,223.30. The two lowest rates are tied to a Medicare Healthspring plan type, so the low end likely reflects Medicare Advantage plans rather than commercial plans. Plan types for other rates are not always stated, so the plan behind a given figure may not be clear.
What a Cigna member can ask about a Chattanooga echocardiogram. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- Cigna, for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share under their own plan at a named hospital.
- Cigna, whether that hospital is in network for their plan.
- The hospital, for an estimate of the charges.
Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.
Understanding Cigna Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Cigna 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 Cigna 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 Cigna Echocardiogram in Chattanooga?
The lowest Cigna negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Chattanooga is $515.72 at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $4,273.54 at Parkridge Medical Center, an 8x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Cigna negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Cigna 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 Cigna for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Chattanooga hospitals have published Cigna rates?
4 hospitals in the Chattanooga area have published Cigna 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 Cigna directly.
Does Cigna require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Cigna 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.
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