BCBS Texas CT Scan Rates in San Antonio
Published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for CT Scan at 16 hospitals in San Antonio, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$216.07
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$4,383.43
Northeast Methodist Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
20x
across all plan types
Hospitals
16
with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas data
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas CT scan rates in San Antonio vary dramatically, with a 20x spread from $216 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical to $4,383 at Northeast Methodist Hospital. The median rate across 16 hospitals is $849, though lowest rates often reflect Medicaid or Medicare pricing rather than commercial plans.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas CT Scan Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Rate |
|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center | $216.07 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights | $226.97 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills | $226.97 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels | $300.13 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos | $300.13 |
| CHRISTUS Children's | $308.95 |
| Methodist Hospital | $375.19 |
| Methodist Hospital Atascosa | $375.19 |
| Methodist Hospital Hill Country | $375.19 |
| Methodist Hospital Landmark | $375.19 |
| Methodist Hospital Westover Hills | $375.19 |
| Methodist Specialty and Transplant | $375.19 |
| Methodist Stone Oak Hospital | $375.19 |
| Methodist Texsan Hospital | $375.19 |
| Metropolitan Methodist Hospital | $375.19 |
| Northeast Methodist Hospital | $375.19 |
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 San Antonio?
The lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate for CT Scan in San Antonio is $216.07 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $4,383.43 at Northeast Methodist Hospital, a 20x 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 San Antonio hospitals have published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas rates?
16 hospitals in the San Antonio 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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