UHC Knee Replacement Rates in Houston
Published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for Knee Replacement at 20 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$4,175
Baylor St Luke's Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$30,000
HCA Houston Healthcare West
all plan types
Rate Spread
7x
across all plan types
Hospitals
20
with UnitedHealthcare data
UnitedHealthcare knee replacement rates in Houston vary dramatically, with a 7x spread between the lowest rate of $4,175 at Baylor St Luke's Medical and the highest of $30,000 at HCA West. The median rate across 20 hospitals is $21,000, though lowest rates often reflect Commercial/Exchange plans rather than standard commercial pricing.
UnitedHealthcare Knee Replacement Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest UnitedHealthcare Rate |
|---|---|
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | $4,175 |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | $4,969 |
| St Luke's Lakeside | $4,969 |
| St Luke's Springwoods Village | $4,969 |
| St Luke's Sugar Land | $4,969 |
| St Luke's The Vintage | $4,969 |
| St Luke's The Woodlands | $4,969 |
| St Luke's Brazosport | $6,958 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | $13,155.13 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball | $20,741 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West | $20,741 |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost UnitedHealthcare Knee Replacement in Houston?
The lowest UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate for Knee Replacement in Houston is $4,175 at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $30,000 at HCA Houston Healthcare West, a 7x 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 Knee Replacement in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with UnitedHealthcare directly.
Does UnitedHealthcare require prior authorization for knee replacement?
Almost all UnitedHealthcare plans require prior authorization for knee replacement surgery. Without authorization, UnitedHealthcare can deny the claim entirely. Start the approval process well before your planned surgery date and confirm what documentation your plan requires.
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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