First Health/Coventry MRI Rates in Houston
Published First Health/Coventry negotiated rates for MRI at 19 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$1,720.4
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$11,272.91
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
all plan types
Rate Spread
7x
across all plan types
Hospitals
19
with First Health/Coventry data
First Health/Coventry MRI rates in Houston vary dramatically, with a 7x spread from $1,720 at HCA Medical Center to $11,273 at HCA Northwest. The median rate across 19 hospitals is $6,553, though lowest rates often reflect Medicaid or Medicare rather than commercial pricing.
First Health/Coventry MRI Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest First Health/Coventry Rate |
|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center | $1,720.4 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | $3,060.2 |
| St Luke's Lakeside | $3,060.2 |
| St Luke's Springwoods Village | $3,060.2 |
| St Luke's Sugar Land | $3,060.2 |
| St Luke's The Vintage | $3,060.2 |
| St Luke's The Woodlands | $3,060.2 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $3,654.64 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | $4,359.28 |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | $5,362.41 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | $5,792.76 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball | $6,643.66 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland | $6,988.04 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake | $7,885.22 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland | $7,885.22 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West | $8,449.65 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | $9,935.29 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress | $9,935.29 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest | $10,789.87 |
Rates shown are First Health/Coventry's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all First Health/Coventry 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 First Health/Coventry Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price First Health/Coventry 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 First Health/Coventry 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 First Health/Coventry MRI in Houston?
The lowest First Health/Coventry negotiated rate for MRI in Houston is $1,720.4 at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $11,272.91 at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, a 7x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the First Health/Coventry negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what First Health/Coventry 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 First Health/Coventry for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Houston hospitals have published First Health/Coventry rates?
19 hospitals in the Houston area have published First Health/Coventry 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 First Health/Coventry directly.
Do I need a referral for an MRI with First Health/Coventry?
Most First Health/Coventry 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 First Health/Coventry before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.
We are not affiliated with First Health/Coventry 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 First Health/Coventry 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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