Curative Echocardiogram Rates in Houston
Published Curative negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 11 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$1,351.7
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$7,985.91
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
all plan types
Rate Spread
6x
across all plan types
Hospitals
11
with Curative data
Curative echocardiogram rates in Houston vary dramatically, with a 6x spread from $1,352 at HCA Medical Center to $7,986 at HCA North Cypress. The lowest rates are often for Medicaid/Medicare plans rather than commercial coverage. The median rate across 11 hospitals is $5,311.
Curative Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest Curative Rate |
|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center | $1,351.7 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball | $3,303.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest | $3,669.24 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland | $3,905.18 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake | $4,335.39 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West | $4,604.4 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | $5,311.05 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland | $6,362.72 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | $7,031.51 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | $7,985.91 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress | $7,985.91 |
Rates shown are Curative's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Curative 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 Curative Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price Curative 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 Curative 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 Curative Echocardiogram in Houston?
The lowest Curative negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Houston is $1,351.7 at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $7,985.91 at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a 6x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the Curative negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Curative 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 Curative for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Houston hospitals have published Curative rates?
11 hospitals in the Houston area have published Curative 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 Curative directly.
Does Curative require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many Curative 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 Curative 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 Curative 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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