UHC MRI Rates in Houston
Published UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for MRI at 21 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$199.14
St Luke's Brazosport
all plan types
Highest Rate
$3,528.96
Texas Children's Hospital
all plan types
Rate Spread
18x
across all plan types
Hospitals
21
with UnitedHealthcare data
UnitedHealthcare MRI rates in Houston vary dramatically, with an 18x spread between the lowest rate of $199 at St Luke's Brazosport and the highest of $3,529 at Texas Children's. The lowest rates typically apply to Medicaid or other specific plans rather than commercial coverage. Across 21 Houston hospitals, the median negotiated rate is $208.
UnitedHealthcare MRI Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest UnitedHealthcare Rate |
|---|---|
| St Luke's Brazosport | $199.14 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | $201.08 |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | $201.08 |
| St Luke's Lakeside | $201.08 |
| St Luke's Springwoods Village | $201.08 |
| St Luke's Sugar Land | $201.08 |
| St Luke's The Vintage | $201.08 |
| St Luke's The Woodlands | $201.08 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball | $203.12 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare West | $203.12 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | $244.48 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress | $437.25 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $1,121.31 |
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 Houston?
The lowest UnitedHealthcare negotiated rate for MRI in Houston is $199.14 at St Luke's Brazosport, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $3,528.96 at Texas Children's Hospital, an 18x 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?
21 hospitals in the Houston 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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