BCBS Texas MRI Rates in Beaumont-Port Arthur

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

Lowest Rate

$242.11

CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont

all plan types

Highest Rate

$1,635.94

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 MRI rates in Beaumont vary dramatically, with a 7x spread from $242 at CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont to $1,636 at CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper. The median rate across 4 hospitals is $1,193, though lowest rates often reflect Medicaid or Medicare contracts rather than commercial plans.

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 MRI Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont	$242.11	MM	$1,409.89	30
CHRISTUS Hospital Orange	$242.11	MM	$1,409.89	30
CHRISTUS SE Texas St Elizabeth	$242.11	MM	$1,409.89	30
CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper	$243.85	MM	$1,635.94	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.

Compare Other Insurers for MRI in Beaumont-Port Arthur

Aetna $242.11 - $1,364 4 hospitals WellCare $242.11 - $243.85 4 hospitals Amerigroup $261.48 - $308.95 4 hospitals MultiPlan/PHCS $1,144 - $1,672 4 hospitals CHRISTUS Health Plan $242.11 - $341.39 4 hospitals Cigna $1,226 - $1,568 4 hospitals

View all MRI prices in Beaumont-Port Arthur (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate for MRI in Beaumont-Port Arthur is $242.11 at CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,635.94 at CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper, a 7x 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 MRI 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.

Do I need a referral for an MRI with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas?

Most Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plans require a referral or prior authorization for an MRI. Without it, the hospital may bill you at a higher rate or your claim could be denied. Contact Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.

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.

Visit the official Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas website: www.bcbstx.com