BCBS Texas C-Section Rates in Beaumont-Port Arthur

Published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for C-Section at 4 hospitals in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$3,356.32

CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont

all plan types

Highest Rate

$8,402.88

CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas data

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas c-section rates in Beaumont vary dramatically, with a 3x spread between the lowest rate of $3,356 at CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont and highest of $8,403 at CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper. The lowest rate is through Blue Advantage HMO, while commercial rates typically run higher. The median rate across 4 hospitals is $3,851.

Why the range is so wide: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 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.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas C-Section Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont	$3,356.32	Blue Advantage HMO	$4,129	5
CHRISTUS Hospital Orange	$3,356.32	Blue Advantage HMO	$4,129	5
CHRISTUS SE Texas St Elizabeth	$3,356.32	Blue Advantage HMO	$4,129	5
CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper	$3,573.64	HEB	$8,402.88	5

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

A negotiated rate is the price Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plan types at each facility.

Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas C-Section in Beaumont-Port Arthur?

The lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate for C-Section in Beaumont-Port Arthur is $3,356.32 at CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $8,402.88 at CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper, a 3x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Beaumont-Port Arthur hospitals have published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas rates?

4 hospitals in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area have published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for C-Section in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas directly.

Does the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas rate include all C-section costs?

The published rate typically covers the facility fee only. It usually does not include separately billed charges such as the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, lab work, or the newborn's hospital stay. Your total out-of-pocket cost with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas will depend on these additional charges plus your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

We are not affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 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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