UHC Echocardiogram Rates in Chattanooga
Published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 4 hospitals in Chattanooga, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$295.93
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
all plan types
Highest Rate
$2,403.86
Parkridge Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
8x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with UnitedHealthcare data
UnitedHealthcare's negotiated rates for an echocardiogram in Chattanooga span 8x, from $295.93 at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga to $2,403.86 at Parkridge Medical Center. The lowest rate is a Medicaid (TennCare) price, which often runs below commercial plan rates. Across the four hospitals listed, the median negotiated rate is $989.
UnitedHealthcare Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest UnitedHealthcare Rate |
|---|---|
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | $295.93 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | $295.93 |
| Parkridge East Hospital | $1,778.86 |
| Parkridge Medical Center | $1,778.86 |
Median of all 16 published UnitedHealthcare rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $989
Rates shown are UnitedHealthcare's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare Echocardiogram Rates in Chattanooga
Where Chattanooga UnitedHealthcare echocardiogram rates begin and end. The lowest published rate is $295.93, listed at both CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson. At the other end, Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital each list a lowest rate of $1,778.86, and Parkridge Medical Center carries the top figure of $2,403.86.
The Chattanooga spread and what sits behind the low end. The spread between the lowest and highest rate is 8x, and the median of all 16 published UnitedHealthcare rates for this procedure at these four hospitals is $989. The plan type beside the $295.93 rates is Medicaid|TennCare, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The Parkridge lowest rates are listed under OptionsPPO.
What a UnitedHealthcare member can ask about a Chattanooga echocardiogram. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- UnitedHealthcare for the negotiated rate and estimated cost share under their own plan at a named hospital
- UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare Echocardiogram in Chattanooga?
The lowest UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Chattanooga is $295.93 at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $2,403.86 at Parkridge Medical Center, an 8x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Chattanooga hospitals have published UnitedHealthcare rates?
4 hospitals in the Chattanooga area have published UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare directly.
Does UnitedHealthcare require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many UnitedHealthcare 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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