Aetna Lab Work Rates in Houston
Published Aetna negotiated rates for Lab Work at 32 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$10.17
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
all plan types
Highest Rate
$690.56
Texas Children's Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
68x
across all plan types
Hospitals
32
with Aetna data
Aetna lab-work rates across 32 Houston hospitals show a dramatic 68x spread, from $10.17 at HCA Clear Lake to $690.56 at Texas Children's. The lowest rates often reflect Medicaid/Medicare plans rather than commercial insurance. The median rate sits at $51.12.
Aetna Lab Work Rates by Hospital
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost Aetna Lab Work in Houston?
The lowest Aetna negotiated rate for Lab Work in Houston is $10.17 at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $690.56 at Texas Children's Hospital, a 68x 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 Houston hospitals have published Aetna rates?
32 hospitals in the Houston 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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