TriWest Healthcare Alliance Lab Work Rates in San Antonio

Published TriWest Healthcare Alliance negotiated rates for Lab Work at 14 hospitals in San Antonio, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$10.35

Methodist Hospital

all plan types

Highest Rate

$10.56

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with TriWest Healthcare Alliance data

TriWest Healthcare Alliance lab-work rates across San Antonio's 14 hospitals show remarkably consistent pricing, with just a $0.21 spread between the lowest and highest rates. Methodist Hospital (FEDERAL) offers the lowest rate at $10.35, though federal facility rates may not reflect typical commercial pricing. The median rate stands at $10.56 across all participating hospitals.

Why the range is so wide: TriWest Healthcare Alliance 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.

TriWest Healthcare Alliance Lab Work Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest TriWest Healthcare Alliance Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Methodist Hospital	$10.35	FEDERAL	$11.43	3
Methodist Hospital Atascosa	$10.35	FEDERAL	$11.43	3
Methodist Specialty and Transplant	$10.35	FEDERAL	$11.43	3
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital	$10.35	FEDERAL	$11.43	3
Methodist Texsan Hospital	$10.35	FEDERAL	$11.43	3
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital	$10.35	FEDERAL	$11.43	3
Northeast Methodist Hospital	$10.35	FEDERAL	$11.43	3
Methodist Hospital Hill Country	$10.56	MGMCR	$11.43	2
Methodist Hospital Landmark	$10.56	MGMCR	$11.43	2
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights	$10.56	VA MM	$10.56	2
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center	$10.56	VAMM	$10.56	2
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels	$10.56	VA MM	$10.56	2
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos	$10.56	VA MM	$10.56	1
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills	$10.56	VA MM	$10.56	2

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

A negotiated rate is the price TriWest Healthcare Alliance 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 TriWest Healthcare Alliance plan types at each facility.

Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.

Compare Other Insurers for Lab Work in San Antonio

Aetna $10.17 - $10.77 16 hospitals Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $10.56 - $352.36 16 hospitals Cigna $10.88 - $398.32 16 hospitals Superior Health Plan $10.56 - $17 16 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $10.56 - $390.66 16 hospitals Community First Health Plans $10.56 - $770.63 16 hospitals

View all Lab Work prices in San Antonio (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost TriWest Healthcare Alliance Lab Work in San Antonio?

The lowest TriWest Healthcare Alliance negotiated rate for Lab Work in San Antonio is $10.35 at Methodist Hospital, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $10.56 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the TriWest Healthcare Alliance negotiated rate what I'll pay?

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

How many San Antonio hospitals have published TriWest Healthcare Alliance rates?

14 hospitals in the San Antonio area have published TriWest Healthcare Alliance negotiated rates for Lab Work in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with TriWest Healthcare Alliance directly.

Can I get lab work done at a cheaper location with TriWest Healthcare Alliance?

Hospital-based labs typically charge several times more than independent labs for the same blood tests. If your TriWest Healthcare Alliance plan covers independent labs like Quest or Labcorp, you may pay significantly less out of pocket. The rates on this page reflect hospital-based pricing only.

We are not affiliated with TriWest Healthcare Alliance 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 TriWest Healthcare Alliance 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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