Aetna Lab Work Rates in Dallas-Fort Worth

Published Aetna negotiated rates for Lab Work at 37 hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$10.17

Medical City Alliance

all plan types

Highest Rate

$200.07

BSW Heart Hospital Waxahachie

all plan types

Rate Spread

20x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with Aetna data

Aetna's negotiated lab rates across 37 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals show a dramatic 20x spread, from $10.17 at Medical City Alliance to $200.07 at BSW Heart Hospital Waxahachie. The lowest rates often reflect government insurance plans rather than commercial coverage. The median rate stands at $32.95.

Why the range is so wide: Aetna 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.

Aetna Lab Work Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest Aetna Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Medical City Alliance	$10.17	CHIP	$1,396.2	18
Medical City Argyle	$10.17	CHIP	$1,287.72	15
Medical City Arlington	$10.17	CHIP	$1,703.86	24
Medical City Dallas	$10.17	CHIP	$1,165.15	24
Medical City Decatur	$10.17	CHIP	$1,287.72	14
Medical City Denton	$10.17	CHIP	$1,287.72	15
Medical City Fort Worth	$10.17	CHIP	$1,163.86	24
Medical City Frisco	$10.17	CHIP	$946.78	14
Medical City Heart Spine	$10.17	CHIP	$1,165.15	19
Medical City Las Colinas	$10.17	CHIP	$2,191.34	15
Medical City Lewisville	$10.17	CHIP	$1,648.76	18
Medical City McKinney	$10.17	CHIP	$2,000.08	18
Medical City North Hills	$10.17	CHIP	$1,216.42	15
Medical City Plano	$10.17	CHIP	$946.78	16
Medical City Spine Hospital	$10.17	CHIP	$1,165.15	19
Medical City Weatherford	$10.17	CHIP	$1,015.46	14
BSW All Saints Fort Worth	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	26
BSW Medical Center Grapevine	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	25
BSW Medical Center Irving	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	15
BSW Medical Center McKinney	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	15
BSW Medical Center Plano	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	15
BSW Medical Center Waxahachie	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	15
BSW Heart Hospital Dallas	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	15
BSW Heart Hospital Plano	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	15
Baylor University Medical Center	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	15
BSW Medical Center Frisco PGA	$10.56	Medicare Advantage	$200.07	15
Methodist Dallas Medical Center	$10.56	MHS HB AETNA GOLDEN MDMC	$567	23
Methodist Charlton Medical Center	$10.56	MHS HB AETNA GOLDEN MCMC	$17.11	5
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center	$10.56	MHS HB AETNA GOLDEN MMMC	$17.11	5
Methodist Richardson Medical Center	$10.56	MHS HB AETNA GOLDEN MRMC	$17.11	5
Medical City Sachse	$13.44	QHPHIX	$946.78	12
Parkland Health & Hospital System	$33.32	AETNA BETTER HEALTH STAR [131700]	$355.2	8
BSW Medical Center Centennial	$93.52	Commercial	$200.07	10
BSW Medical Center Lake Pointe	$93.52	Commercial	$200.07	10
BSW Heart Hospital Denton	$93.52	Commercial	$200.07	10
BSW Heart Hospital McKinney	$93.52	Commercial	$200.07	10
BSW Heart Hospital Waxahachie	$93.52	Commercial	$200.07	10

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

A negotiated rate is the price Aetna 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 Aetna 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 Lab Work in Dallas-Fort Worth

UnitedHealthcare $10 - $353.42 37 hospitals Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $10.35 - $426.24 37 hospitals Humana $10.56 - $254.63 36 hospitals Cigna $10.77 - $355.2 36 hospitals Superior Health Plan $10.56 - $34.65 36 hospitals ProCare Advantage $11.09 - $125.5 35 hospitals

View all Lab Work prices in Dallas-Fort Worth (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Aetna Lab Work in Dallas-Fort Worth?

The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Lab Work in Dallas-Fort Worth is $10.17 at Medical City Alliance, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $200.07 at BSW Heart Hospital Waxahachie, a 20x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the Aetna negotiated rate what I'll pay?

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

How many Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals have published Aetna rates?

37 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have published Aetna negotiated rates for Lab Work in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Aetna directly.

Can I get lab work done at a cheaper location with Aetna?

Hospital-based labs typically charge several times more than independent labs for the same blood tests. If your Aetna plan covers independent labs like Quest or Labcorp, you may pay significantly less out of pocket. The rates on this page reflect hospital-based pricing only.

We are not affiliated with Aetna 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 Aetna 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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