UHC Colonoscopy Rates in Houston

Published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for Colonoscopy at 20 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$335.07

St Luke's Patients Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$2,900

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with UnitedHealthcare data

UnitedHealthcare colonoscopy rates in Houston vary dramatically, ranging from $335 at St Luke's Patients Medical to $2,900 at HCA North Cypress. The lowest rates typically apply to Medicaid or Medicare plans rather than commercial coverage. With a median rate of $2,030, patients face a 9x price spread across the 20 hospitals analyzed.

Why the range is so wide: UnitedHealthcare 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.

UnitedHealthcare Colonoscopy Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest UnitedHealthcare Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
St Luke's Patients Medical Center	$335.07	Medicaid\|All Other Plans	$3,778	16
St Luke's Lakeside	$335.07	Medicaid\|CHIP	$3,778	22
St Luke's Sugar Land	$335.07	Medicaid\|CHIP	$3,778	22
St Luke's The Vintage	$335.07	Medicaid\|CHIP	$3,778	22
St Luke's Brazosport	$345.58	Medicaid\|All Other Plans	$1,830.53	12
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
HCA Houston Healthcare West	$352.49	MGMCD	$2,900	64
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center	$352.49	Medicaid\|CHIP	$2,968	22
St Luke's Springwoods Village	$352.49	Medicaid\|CHIP	$3,778	16
St Luke's The Woodlands	$352.49	Medicaid\|CHIP	$3,778	22
Houston Methodist Hospital	$952.88	Medicare Managed Care - Hmo	$3,871	4
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress	$2,030	SmallGroup	$2,900	48

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

A negotiated rate is the price UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare 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 Colonoscopy in Houston

Aetna $414.7 - $2,640 31 hospitals Community Health Choice $312.07 - $1,923.35 31 hospitals Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $344.93 - $2,741.52 20 hospitals Cigna $913.19 - $4,349 20 hospitals Humana $410.63 - $2,412.65 20 hospitals Superior Health Plan $362.86 - $1,771.48 19 hospitals

View all Colonoscopy prices in Houston (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost UnitedHealthcare Colonoscopy in Houston?

The lowest UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate for Colonoscopy in Houston is $335.07 at St Luke's Patients Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $2,900 at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a 9x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate what I'll pay?

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

How many Houston hospitals have published UnitedHealthcare rates?

20 hospitals in the Houston area have published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for Colonoscopy in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with UnitedHealthcare directly.

Is a preventive colonoscopy covered differently by UnitedHealthcare?

Preventive and diagnostic colonoscopies are often billed differently under UnitedHealthcare plans, which can affect your out-of-pocket cost. If the procedure is reclassified during the visit, different cost-sharing rules may apply. Ask UnitedHealthcare about your plan's specific policy before scheduling.

We are not affiliated with UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare 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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