BCBS Texas MRI Rates in Dallas-Fort Worth
Published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for MRI at 37 hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$234.44
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$4,950
Parkland Health & Hospital System
all plan types
Rate Spread
21x
across all plan types
Hospitals
37
with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas data
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas MRI rates across 37 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals span from $234 to $4,950, a 21-fold difference. The lowest rate of $234 at Methodist Charlton reflects a Medicare Advantage plan, while commercial rates typically run higher. The median rate across all plans is $951.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas MRI Rates by Hospital
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 MRI in Dallas-Fort Worth?
The lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate for MRI in Dallas-Fort Worth is $234.44 at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $4,950 at Parkland Health & Hospital System, a 21x 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 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals have published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas rates?
37 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth 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.
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