BCBS Texas CT Scan Rates in Houston
Published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for CT Scan at 21 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$197.52
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$4,600.89
Texas Children's Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
23x
across all plan types
Hospitals
21
with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas data
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas CT-scan rates in Houston vary dramatically, with a 23x spread between the lowest rate of $198 at Baylor St Luke's and highest of $4,601 at Texas Children's. The lowest rates typically apply to Medicaid plans rather than commercial coverage, with a median rate of $1,014 across 21 hospitals.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas CT Scan Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Rate |
|---|---|
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | $197.52 |
| St Luke's Brazosport | $197.52 |
| St Luke's Lakeside | $197.52 |
| St Luke's Springwoods Village | $197.52 |
| St Luke's Sugar Land | $197.52 |
| St Luke's The Vintage | $197.52 |
| St Luke's The Woodlands | $197.52 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | $239.69 |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | $242.11 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake | $396.17 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland | $396.17 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West | $466.08 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | $501.04 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center | $501.04 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland | $501.04 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | $501.04 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball | $501.04 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | $505.7 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress | $505.7 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest | $505.7 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $2,079.35 |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas CT Scan in Houston?
The lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate for CT Scan in Houston is $197.52 at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $4,600.89 at Texas Children's Hospital, a 23x 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 Houston hospitals have published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas rates?
21 hospitals in the Houston area have published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for CT Scan 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.
How does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas classify CT scan charges?
CT scans may be billed differently depending on how Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas classifies the visit. Your share of the cost also varies by whether the facility is in-network. Confirm with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas how the scan will be billed and what your cost-sharing will be before your appointment.
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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