UHC Echocardiogram Rates in Tri-Cities (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol)
Published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 7 hospitals in Tri-Cities (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol), TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$196.39
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$2,776
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
14x
across all plan types
Hospitals
7
with UnitedHealthcare data
UnitedHealthcare's negotiated rates for an echocardiogram in the Tri-Cities area span a 14x range, from $196.39 at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital to $2,776 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. The median across seven hospitals is $587.84. The lowest rate is tied to a TennCare plan, and Medicaid or Medicare rates often run below commercial ones.
UnitedHealthcare Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest UnitedHealthcare Rate |
|---|---|
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | $196.39 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | $235.67 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | $235.67 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | $353.50 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | $353.50 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | $353.50 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | $353.50 |
Median of all 49 published UnitedHealthcare rates for Echocardiogram at these hospitals: $587.84
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 Tri-Cities (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol)
Where Tri-Cities UnitedHealthcare echocardiogram rates begin and end. Among the 7 hospitals with UnitedHealthcare rates in the Tri, the lowest published figures are $196.39 at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital and $235.67 at both Bristol Regional Medical Center and Holston Valley Medical Center. At the top, Sycamore Shoals Hospital shows $2,776 as its highest rate, while Hawkins County Memorial Hospital lists $2,989 as the high end of its own range.
How far the Tri echocardiogram spread runs. The spread on this page is 14x, and the median of all 49 published UnitedHealthcare rates for this procedure at these hospitals is $587.84. Every lowest rate in the table is tied to a TENNCARE UNITED HEALTHCARE plan, which points to Medicaid. The low end likely reflects that plan rather than commercial plans, so the gap does not describe what every member would see.
What a UnitedHealthcare member can ask about a Tri echocardiogram. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- UnitedHealthcare for their own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital, such as Johnson City Medical Center
- UnitedHealthcare whether that hospital is in network for their plan
- The hospital for an estimate
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 Tri-Cities (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol)?
The lowest UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Tri-Cities (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol) is $196.39 at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $2,776 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, a 14x 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 Tri-Cities (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol) hospitals have published UnitedHealthcare rates?
7 hospitals in the Tri-Cities (Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol) 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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