WellCare Echocardiogram Rates in Dallas-Fort Worth

Published WellCare negotiated rates for Echocardiogram at 4 hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$536.88

Methodist Charlton Medical Center

all plan types

Highest Rate

$788.79

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with WellCare data

WellCare echocardiogram rates in Dallas-Fort Worth range from $536.88 to $788.79 across 4 hospitals, with the lowest rate at Methodist Charlton under a managed Medicare plan. The median rate sits at $548.90, showing relatively tight pricing with minimal variation between facilities.

Why the range is so wide: WellCare 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.

WellCare Echocardiogram Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest WellCare Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Methodist Charlton Medical Center	$536.88	MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MCMC	$770.24	4
Methodist Dallas Medical Center	$548.9	MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MDMC	$787.49	4
Methodist Richardson Medical Center	$548.9	MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MRMC	$787.49	4
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center	$549.81	MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MMMC	$788.79	4

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

A negotiated rate is the price WellCare 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 WellCare 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 Echocardiogram in Dallas-Fort Worth

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $85.37 - $832.03 37 hospitals Aetna $372.41 - $11,387.07 37 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $335.41 - $2,776.57 37 hospitals Humana $504.53 - $3,021.15 36 hospitals Cigna $563.72 - $2,503.24 36 hospitals Superior Health Plan $345.27 - $1,091.91 35 hospitals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost WellCare Echocardiogram in Dallas-Fort Worth?

The lowest WellCare negotiated rate for Echocardiogram in Dallas-Fort Worth is $536.88 at Methodist Charlton Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $788.79 at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the WellCare negotiated rate what I'll pay?

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

How many Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals have published WellCare rates?

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

Does WellCare require prior authorization for an echocardiogram?

Many WellCare plans require prior authorization for echocardiograms. Without it, the claim may be denied. Your referring provider's office typically handles the authorization request. The rates shown here are facility fees; the physician reading fee is billed separately.

We are not affiliated with WellCare 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 WellCare 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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