CHRISTUS Health MRI Rates in Houston
Published CHRISTUS Health Plan negotiated rates for MRI at 11 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$1,291.1
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$8,459.97
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
all plan types
Rate Spread
7x
across all plan types
Hospitals
11
with CHRISTUS Health Plan data
CHRISTUS Health Plan MRI rates in Houston span a dramatic 7x range, from $1,291 at HCA Medical Center to $8,460 at HCA Northwest across 11 hospitals. The lowest rates often reflect government plans like TRICARE rather than commercial insurance. The median rate sits at $7,083.
CHRISTUS Health Plan MRI Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest CHRISTUS Health Plan Rate |
|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center | $1,291.1 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | $3,271.51 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | $4,347.28 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland | $5,244.31 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake | $5,917.62 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland | $5,917.62 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West | $6,341.2 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball | $7,300.72 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | $7,456.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress | $7,456.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest | $8,097.46 |
Rates shown are CHRISTUS Health Plan's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all CHRISTUS Health Plan 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 CHRISTUS Health Plan Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price CHRISTUS Health Plan 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 CHRISTUS Health Plan 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 CHRISTUS Health Plan MRI in Houston?
The lowest CHRISTUS Health Plan negotiated rate for MRI in Houston is $1,291.1 at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $8,459.97 at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, a 7x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the CHRISTUS Health Plan negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what CHRISTUS Health Plan 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 CHRISTUS Health Plan for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Houston hospitals have published CHRISTUS Health Plan rates?
11 hospitals in the Houston area have published CHRISTUS Health Plan 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 CHRISTUS Health Plan directly.
Do I need a referral for an MRI with CHRISTUS Health Plan?
Most CHRISTUS Health Plan 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 CHRISTUS Health Plan before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.
We are not affiliated with CHRISTUS Health Plan 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 CHRISTUS Health Plan 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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