BCBS Texas Ultrasound Rates in Dallas-Fort Worth

Published Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rates for Ultrasound at 37 hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$102.72

Methodist Charlton Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$1,380.96

Parkland Health & Hospital System

all plan types

Rate Spread

13x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas data

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas ultrasound rates across 37 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals range from $102.72 to $1,380.96, creating a 13x price spread. The lowest rate comes from Methodist Charlton under a Medicare Advantage plan, while the highest is at Parkland Health. The median negotiated rate sits at $425.90.

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 Ultrasound Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Methodist Charlton Medical Center	$102.72	MHS HB BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MCMC	$359.78	27
Methodist Dallas Medical Center	$105.02	MHS HB BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MDMC	$359.78	31
Methodist Richardson Medical Center	$105.02	MHS HB BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MRMC	$428.15	27
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center	$105.2	MHS HB BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MMMC	$359.78	33
BSW Medical Center Centennial	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$513.33	12
BSW Medical Center Irving	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Medical Center Lake Pointe	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$513.33	12
BSW Medical Center McKinney	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Medical Center Plano	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Heart Hospital Dallas	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Heart Hospital McKinney	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Heart Hospital Plano	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Heart Hospital Waxahachie	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
Baylor University Medical Center	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Medical Center Frisco PGA	$105.58	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW All Saints Fort Worth	$105.91	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Medical Center Grapevine	$105.91	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Medical Center Waxahachie	$105.91	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
BSW Heart Hospital Denton	$105.91	Medicare Advantage	$448.32	12
Medical City Alliance	$133.38	BluePremier	$1,281.41	22
Medical City Arlington	$133.38	BluePremier	$1,519.91	20
Medical City Fort Worth	$133.38	BluePremier	$783.31	18
Medical City Frisco	$133.38	BluePremier	$478.58	14
Medical City Las Colinas	$133.38	BluePremier	$1,960.9	21
Medical City McKinney	$133.38	BluePremier	$1,821.05	24
Medical City North Hills	$133.38	BluePremier	$1,108.84	16
Medical City Plano	$133.38	BluePremier	$1,047.89	23
Medical City Sachse	$133.38	BluePremier	$1,047.89	16
Medical City Weatherford	$133.38	BluePremier	$1,599.88	14
Medical City Argyle	$137.86	BluePremier	$1,443.4	20
Medical City Decatur	$137.86	BluePremier	$1,443.4	16
Medical City Denton	$137.86	BluePremier	$1,443.4	20
Medical City Dallas	$145.7	BluePremier	$952.34	21
Medical City Heart Spine	$145.7	BluePremier	$952.34	18
Medical City Spine Hospital	$145.7	BluePremier	$952.34	18
Medical City Lewisville	$146.82	BlueAdvantageHMO	$1,558.79	20
Parkland Health & Hospital System	$171.48	BLUE ADVANTAGE HMO ACA [101204]	$1,380.96	90

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 Ultrasound in Dallas-Fort Worth

Aetna $96.28 - $732.4 37 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $91.47 - $1,279.31 37 hospitals Cigna $101.09 - $1,150.8 36 hospitals Humana $100.55 - $932.14 36 hospitals Superior Health Plan $84.15 - $227.56 35 hospitals Curative $480.84 - $1,300.36 31 hospitals

View all Ultrasound prices in Dallas-Fort Worth (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Ultrasound in Dallas-Fort Worth?

The lowest Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas negotiated rate for Ultrasound in Dallas-Fort Worth is $102.72 at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,380.96 at Parkland Health & Hospital System, a 13x 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 Ultrasound 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.

Are prenatal ultrasounds covered differently by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plans often apply different cost-sharing rules for prenatal ultrasounds compared to diagnostic ultrasounds. Some may be covered under maternity benefits with different deductible and copay structures. Check your Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas plan documents for specifics on ultrasound coverage.

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