UHC MRI Rates in Dallas-Fort Worth

Published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for MRI at 37 hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$187.28

Methodist Dallas Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$2,620

BSW Heart Hospital Waxahachie

all plan types

Rate Spread

14x

across all plan types

Hospitals

37

with UnitedHealthcare data

UnitedHealthcare MRI rates across 37 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals span from $187 to $2,620, creating a 14x price difference. The lowest rate comes from Methodist Dallas under a Medicaid plan, while commercial rates typically run higher. The median negotiated rate sits at $314.

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 MRI Rates by Hospital

Hospital Lowest UnitedHealthcare Rate
Methodist Dallas Medical Center $187.28
Methodist Charlton Medical Center $187.28
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center $187.28
Methodist Richardson Medical Center $187.28
Medical City Alliance $197.14
Medical City Argyle $197.14
Medical City Arlington $197.14
Medical City Dallas $197.14
Medical City Decatur $197.14
Medical City Denton $197.14
Medical City Fort Worth $197.14
Medical City Heart Spine $197.14
Medical City Las Colinas $197.14
Medical City Lewisville $197.14
Medical City McKinney $197.14
Medical City North Hills $197.14
Medical City Plano $197.14
Medical City Spine Hospital $197.14
Medical City Weatherford $197.14
BSW Medical Center Centennial $257.71
BSW Medical Center Irving $257.71
BSW Medical Center Lake Pointe $257.71
BSW Medical Center McKinney $257.71
BSW Medical Center Plano $257.71
BSW Heart Hospital Dallas $257.71
BSW Heart Hospital McKinney $257.71
BSW Heart Hospital Plano $257.71
Baylor University Medical Center $257.71
BSW Medical Center Frisco PGA $257.71
BSW All Saints Fort Worth $258.53
BSW Medical Center Grapevine $258.53
BSW Medical Center Waxahachie $258.53
BSW Heart Hospital Denton $258.53
Medical City Frisco $313.62
Medical City Sachse $313.62
Parkland Health & Hospital System $2,271.14
BSW Heart Hospital Waxahachie $2,358

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 MRI in Dallas-Fort Worth?

The lowest UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate for MRI in Dallas-Fort Worth is $187.28 at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $2,620 at BSW Heart Hospital Waxahachie, a 14x 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 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals have published UnitedHealthcare rates?

37 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for MRI in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with UnitedHealthcare directly.

Do I need a referral for an MRI with UnitedHealthcare?

Most UnitedHealthcare plans require a referral or prior authorization for an MRI. Without it, the hospital may bill you at a higher rate or your claim could be denied. Contact UnitedHealthcare before scheduling to confirm your plan's requirements.

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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