BCBS Texas Echocardiogram Rates in Beaumont-Port Arthur
Published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 4 hospitals in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$489.19
CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont
all plan types
Highest Rate
$775.12
CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper
all plan types
Rate Spread
2x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas data
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas echocardiogram rates in Beaumont vary dramatically, with a 2x spread between the lowest ($489.19) and highest ($775.12) negotiated prices. The lowest rate at CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont reflects Blue Advantage HMO pricing, while commercial rates typically run higher. Four area hospitals show a median rate of $549.19 for this cardiac imaging procedure.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Rate |
|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont | $489.19 |
| CHRISTUS Hospital Orange | $489.19 |
| CHRISTUS SE Texas St Elizabeth | $489.19 |
| CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper | $553.12 |
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 Echocardiogram in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
The lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Beaumont-Port Arthur is $489.19 at CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $775.12 at CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper, a 2x 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 Echocardiogram 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.
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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