Community Health Choice Echocardiogram Rates in Beaumont-Port Arthur
Published Community Health Choice negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 4 hospitals in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$201.69
CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper
all plan types
Highest Rate
$1,074.36
CHRISTUS SE Texas St Elizabeth
all plan types
Rate Spread
5x
across all plan types
Hospitals
4
with Community Health Choice data
Community Health Choice echocardiogram rates in Beaumont vary dramatically, with a 5x spread from $201.69 at CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper to $1,074.36 at CHRISTUS SE Texas St Elizabeth. The lowest rates often reflect Medicaid or Medicare contracts rather than commercial plans. The median rate across 4 facilities is $875.93.
Community Health Choice Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Community Health Choice Rate |
|---|---|
| CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper | $201.69 |
| CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont | $549.19 |
| CHRISTUS Hospital Orange | $549.19 |
| CHRISTUS SE Texas St Elizabeth | $549.19 |
Rates shown are Community Health Choice's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Community Health Choice 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 Community Health Choice Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Community Health Choice 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 Community Health Choice 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 Community Health Choice Echocardiogram in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
The lowest Community Health Choice negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Beaumont-Port Arthur is $201.69 at CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,074.36 at CHRISTUS SE Texas St Elizabeth, a 5x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Community Health Choice negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Community Health Choice 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 Community Health Choice for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Beaumont-Port Arthur hospitals have published Community Health Choice rates?
4 hospitals in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area have published Community Health Choice negotiated rates for Echocardiogram in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Community Health Choice directly.
Does Community Health Choice require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Community Health Choice plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.
We are not affiliated with Community Health Choice 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 Community Health Choice 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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