Healthcare Highways Ultrasound Rates in Houston

Published Healthcare Highways negotiated rates for Ultrasound at 11 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$213

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

all plan types

Highest Rate

$213

HCA Houston Healthcare West

all plan types

Rate Spread

1x

across all plan types

Hospitals

11

with Healthcare Highways data

Ultrasound rates across 11 Houston hospitals show remarkable consistency, with all facilities charging exactly $213. The lowest rate of $213 is available at HCA Clear Lake, though this reflects a NarrowNetwork plan rather than standard commercial rates. This uniform pricing represents a 1x spread between the highest and lowest rates.

Why the range is so wide: Healthcare Highways 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.

Healthcare Highways Ultrasound Rates by Hospital

Hospital Lowest Healthcare Highways Rate
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake $213
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe $213
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood $213
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland $213
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center $213
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress $213
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest $213
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland $213
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast $213
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball $213
HCA Houston Healthcare West $213

Rates shown are Healthcare Highways's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Healthcare Highways 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 Healthcare Highways Negotiated Rates

A negotiated rate is the price Healthcare Highways 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 Healthcare Highways 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 Healthcare Highways Ultrasound in Houston?

The lowest Healthcare Highways negotiated rate for Ultrasound in Houston is $213 at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $213 at HCA Houston Healthcare West. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the Healthcare Highways negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Healthcare Highways 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 Healthcare Highways for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Houston hospitals have published Healthcare Highways rates?

11 hospitals in the Houston area have published Healthcare Highways 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 Healthcare Highways directly.

Are prenatal ultrasounds covered differently by Healthcare Highways?

Healthcare Highways 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 Healthcare Highways plan documents for specifics on ultrasound coverage.

We are not affiliated with Healthcare Highways 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 Healthcare Highways 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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