HealthSmart MRI Rates in Beaumont-Port Arthur

Published HealthSmart negotiated rates for MRI at 4 hospitals in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$1,144

CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont

all plan types

Highest Rate

$2,372

CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper

all plan types

Rate Spread

2x

across all plan types

Hospitals

4

with HealthSmart data

HealthSmart MRI rates in Beaumont vary dramatically, with a 2x spread between the lowest rate of $1,144 and highest of $2,372. CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont offers the lowest rate through their Accel PPO plan, though rates often vary significantly by insurance type. Four area hospitals report negotiated pricing for this service.

Why the range is so wide: HealthSmart 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.

HealthSmart MRI Rates by Hospital

Hospital Lowest HealthSmart Rate
CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont $1,144
CHRISTUS Hospital Orange $1,144
CHRISTUS SE Texas St Elizabeth $1,144
CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper $1,325.35

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

A negotiated rate is the price HealthSmart 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 HealthSmart 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 HealthSmart MRI in Beaumont-Port Arthur?

The lowest HealthSmart negotiated rate for MRI in Beaumont-Port Arthur is $1,144 at CHRISTUS Health West Beaumont, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $2,372 at CHRISTUS SE Texas Jasper, a 2x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the HealthSmart negotiated rate what I'll pay?

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

How many Beaumont-Port Arthur hospitals have published HealthSmart rates?

4 hospitals in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area have published HealthSmart 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 HealthSmart directly.

Do I need a referral for an MRI with HealthSmart?

Most HealthSmart 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 HealthSmart before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.

We are not affiliated with HealthSmart 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 HealthSmart 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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