HealthSmart Ultrasound Rates in San Antonio
Published HealthSmart negotiated rates for Ultrasound at 13 hospitals in San Antonio, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$307.45
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights
all plan types
Highest Rate
$1,898.44
Northeast Methodist Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
6x
across all plan types
Hospitals
13
with HealthSmart data
HealthSmart ultrasound rates across 13 San Antonio hospitals range from $307.45 to $1,898.44, creating a 6x price spread. The lowest rate comes from CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo's Accel PPO plan, though rates vary significantly by insurance type. The median rate sits at $1,683.06.
HealthSmart Ultrasound Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest HealthSmart Rate |
|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights | $307.45 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels | $307.45 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills | $307.45 |
| CHRISTUS Children's | $375.2 |
| Methodist Hospital | $1,683.06 |
| Methodist Hospital Atascosa | $1,683.06 |
| Methodist Hospital Hill Country | $1,683.06 |
| Methodist Hospital Westover Hills | $1,683.06 |
| Methodist Specialty and Transplant | $1,683.06 |
| Methodist Stone Oak Hospital | $1,683.06 |
| Methodist Texsan Hospital | $1,683.06 |
| Metropolitan Methodist Hospital | $1,683.06 |
| Northeast Methodist Hospital | $1,683.06 |
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 Ultrasound in San Antonio?
The lowest HealthSmart negotiated rate for Ultrasound in San Antonio is $307.45 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $1,898.44 at Northeast Methodist Hospital, a 6x 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 San Antonio hospitals have published HealthSmart rates?
13 hospitals in the San Antonio area have published HealthSmart 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 HealthSmart directly.
Are prenatal ultrasounds covered differently by HealthSmart?
HealthSmart 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 HealthSmart plan documents for specifics on ultrasound coverage.
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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