BCBS Texas Lab Work Rates in San Antonio
Published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for Lab Work at 16 hospitals in San Antonio, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$10.56
Methodist Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$352.36
CHRISTUS Children's
all plan types
Rate Spread
33x
across all plan types
Hospitals
16
with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas data
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas lab work rates vary dramatically across San Antonio's 16 hospitals, with a 33x spread from $10.56 to $352.36. The lowest rate of $10.56 at Methodist Hospital reflects their MGMCRHMO plan, while CHRISTUS Children's commands the highest at $352.36. The median rate sits at $20.36 across all facilities.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Lab Work Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Rate |
|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital | $10.56 |
| Methodist Hospital Atascosa | $10.56 |
| Methodist Hospital Hill Country | $10.56 |
| Methodist Hospital Landmark | $10.56 |
| Methodist Hospital Westover Hills | $10.56 |
| Methodist Specialty and Transplant | $10.56 |
| Methodist Stone Oak Hospital | $10.56 |
| Methodist Texsan Hospital | $10.56 |
| Metropolitan Methodist Hospital | $10.56 |
| Northeast Methodist Hospital | $10.56 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights | $10.56 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center | $10.56 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills | $10.56 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels | $10.77 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos | $10.77 |
| CHRISTUS Children's | $11.09 |
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 Lab Work in San Antonio?
The lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate for Lab Work in San Antonio is $10.56 at Methodist Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $352.36 at CHRISTUS Children's, a 33x 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 Lab Work 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.
Can I get lab work done at a cheaper location with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas?
Hospital-based labs typically charge several times more than independent labs for the same blood tests. If your Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 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 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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