MultiPlan/PHCS Echocardiogram Rates in Houston
Published MultiPlan/PHCS negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 14 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$3,683.7
Texas Children's Hospital
all plan types
Highest Rate
$17,968.29
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
all plan types
Rate Spread
5x
across all plan types
Hospitals
14
with MultiPlan/PHCS data
MultiPlan/PHCS echocardiogram rates in Houston vary dramatically, with a 5x spread from $3,684 at Texas Children's to $17,968 at HCA Kingwood. The lowest rate represents a Medicaid/Medicare plan rather than commercial insurance. Across 14 hospitals, the median negotiated rate is $7,967.
MultiPlan/PHCS Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest MultiPlan/PHCS Rate |
|---|---|
| Texas Children's Hospital | $3,683.7 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake | $5,419.24 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | $5,681.25 |
| St Luke's Lakeside | $5,681.25 |
| St Luke's Springwoods Village | $5,681.25 |
| St Luke's Sugar Land | $5,681.25 |
| St Luke's The Vintage | $5,681.25 |
| St Luke's The Woodlands | $5,681.25 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West | $5,755.5 |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | $6,501 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | $6,638.81 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland | $7,953.4 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | $8,789.39 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | $9,982.39 |
Rates shown are MultiPlan/PHCS's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all MultiPlan/PHCS 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 MultiPlan/PHCS Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price MultiPlan/PHCS 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 MultiPlan/PHCS 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 MultiPlan/PHCS Echocardiogram in Houston?
The lowest MultiPlan/PHCS negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Houston is $3,683.7 at Texas Children's Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $17,968.29 at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, a 5x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the MultiPlan/PHCS negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what MultiPlan/PHCS 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 MultiPlan/PHCS for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Houston hospitals have published MultiPlan/PHCS rates?
14 hospitals in the Houston area have published MultiPlan/PHCS 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 MultiPlan/PHCS directly.
Does MultiPlan/PHCS require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?
Many MultiPlan/PHCS 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 MultiPlan/PHCS 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 MultiPlan/PHCS 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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