UHC Echocardiogram Rates in Nashville

Published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 15 hospitals in Nashville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$11.96

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$3,551.64

TriStar Summit Medical Center

all plan types

Rate Spread

297x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with UnitedHealthcare data

UnitedHealthcare's negotiated echocardiogram rates in Nashville span a 297x range, from $11.96 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to $3,551.64 at TriStar Summit Medical Center. The lowest rate applies to a Community Plan (SNP) Medicare Managed Care plan, and low rates often reflect Medicaid or Medicare products rather than commercial coverage. Across 15 hospitals, the median negotiated rate is $289.

Why the range is so wide: UnitedHealthcare negotiates different rates for different plan types. Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage plans typically have the lowest negotiated rates. Commercial PPO and HMO plans are higher. The "lowest rate" at each hospital may be a Medicaid or Medicare plan rate, not a commercial plan rate. The plan type is shown in the table where available.

UnitedHealthcare Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest UnitedHealthcare Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$11.96	Community Plan (SNP) Medicare Managed Care Plan	$638.25	78
Maury Regional Medical Center	$170.91	Medicaid	$1,109.96	10
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital	$325.98	TN CoverKids Medicaid Managed Care Plan	$325.98	1
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown	$525.11	1230_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE UNITED HEALTH CARE OUTPATIENT 20250101	$525.11	2
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford	$525.11	2951_MTTN STTN RPTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE UHC OUTPATIENT 20250101	$525.11	2
Ascension Saint Thomas West	$525.11	2951_MTTN STTN RPTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE UHC OUTPATIENT 20250101	$525.11	2
HighPoint Health Sumner (Sumner Regional Medical Center)	$699	UHC All Payer	$699	6
TriStar Skyline Medical Center	$896.17	OptionsPPO	$1,792.35	2
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center	$1,105.66	OptionsPPO	$2,314.17	2
TriStar Centennial Medical Center	$1,363.75	OptionsPPO	$2,589.40	4
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center	$1,385.11	OptionsPPO	$2,156.74	2
TriStar Horizon Medical Center	$1,391.67	OptionsPPO	$2,101.51	2
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center	$1,737.03	OptionsPPO	$3,509.37	4
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center	$1,914.73	OptionsPPO	$2,447.81	2
TriStar Summit Medical Center	$2,004.71	OptionsPPO	$3,551.64	2

Median of all 121 published UnitedHealthcare rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $289

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 Nashville

Where Nashville echocardiogram rates start and end for UnitedHealthcare. The lowest published rate is $11.96 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, followed by Maury Regional Medical Center at $170.91 and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital at $325.98. At the other end, TriStar Summit Medical Center shows $3,551.64, with TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center and TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center also among the higher listings.

How wide the UnitedHealthcare spread runs in Nashville. Across 15 hospitals, the rates span 297x, and the median of all 121 published rates is $289. The plan types beside the lowest rates look like Medicaid, CHIP and Medicare Advantage plans, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. The higher rates are mostly listed under OptionsPPO.

What a UnitedHealthcare member can ask about a Nashville echocardiogram. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately.

Ask UnitedHealthcare for your own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital.
Ask UnitedHealthcare whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
Ask 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.

Compare Other Insurers for Echocardiogram in Nashville

Aetna $24.53 - $4,700 15 hospitals Ambetter $60.13 - $1,831.07 15 hospitals Oscar Health $131.58 - $1,444.33 15 hospitals BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee $39.47 - $1,285.65 14 hospitals Humana $63 - $1,973.13 13 hospitals NHC Advantage $525.11 - $1,499.58 12 hospitals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost UnitedHealthcare Echocardiogram in Nashville?

The lowest UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Nashville is $11.96 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,551.64 at TriStar Summit Medical Center, a 297x 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 Nashville hospitals have published UnitedHealthcare rates?

15 hospitals in the Nashville 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.

We are not affiliated with UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare 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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