WellCare Chest X-ray Rates in Knoxville

Published WellCare negotiated rates for Chest X-ray at 9 hospitals in Knoxville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$23.03

LaFollette Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$84.42

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with WellCare data

Why the range is so wide: WellCare 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.

WellCare Chest X-ray Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest WellCare Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
LaFollette Medical Center	$23.03	Wellcare KY MCD	$23.03	3
Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center	$73.90	NODE Wellcare MCR ADV	$82.12	3
Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center	$73.90	NODE Wellcare MCR ADV	$82.12	3
Fort Loudoun Medical Center	$82.91	Medicare Advantage	$82.91	5
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center	$82.91	Medicare Advantage	$82.91	5
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge	$82.91	Medicare Advantage	$82.91	5
Parkwest Medical Center	$82.91	Medicare Advantage	$82.91	5
Roane Medical Center	$82.91	Medicare Advantage	$82.91	5
The University of Tennessee Medical Center	$84.42	MedAdv	$84.42	1

Median of all 35 published WellCare rates for Chest X-ray at these hospitals: $82.91

Rates shown are WellCare's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all WellCare 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.

Understanding WellCare Negotiated Rates

A negotiated rate is the price WellCare 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 WellCare 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 Chest X-ray in Knoxville

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee $11.56 - $148.60 9 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $23.03 - $163.61 9 hospitals Aetna $12.23 - $103.04 9 hospitals MultiPlan/PHCS $186 - $13,203.63 9 hospitals Cigna $11.33 - $184.88 9 hospitals Humana $69.92 - $168.52 9 hospitals

View all Chest X-ray prices in Knoxville (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost WellCare Chest X-ray in Knoxville?

The lowest WellCare negotiated rate for Chest X-ray in Knoxville is $23.03 at LaFollette Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $84.42 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, a 4x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the WellCare negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what WellCare 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 WellCare for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Knoxville hospitals have published WellCare rates?

9 hospitals in the Knoxville area have published WellCare negotiated rates for Chest X-ray in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with WellCare directly.

Why do chest X-ray costs vary between facilities with WellCare?

The rates shown here are hospital facility charges. Outpatient imaging centers often charge less for the same X-ray under the same WellCare plan. Whether the X-ray is classified as preventive or diagnostic also affects your cost-sharing. Confirm with WellCare how the visit will be billed before scheduling.

We are not affiliated with WellCare 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 WellCare 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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