WellCare ER Visit Rates in Dallas-Fort Worth

Published WellCare negotiated rates for ER Visit at 5 hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

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Lowest Rate

$58.62

Parkland Health & Hospital System

all plan types

Highest Rate

$599.23

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

all plan types

Rate Spread

10x

across all plan types

Hospitals

with WellCare data

WellCare emergency room rates in Dallas-Fort Worth vary dramatically, with a 10x spread from $58.62 at Parkland Health to $599.23 at Methodist Mansfield. The lowest rate comes from a Medicaid dual-eligible plan, while commercial rates typically fall higher in the range. With a median rate of $274.22 across 5 hospitals, pricing varies significantly by facility and plan type.

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 ER Visit Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest WellCare Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Parkland Health & Hospital System	$58.62	WELLCARE DUAL - UXR [133003]	$149	18
Methodist Charlton Medical Center	$268.21	MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MCMC	$585.14	8
Methodist Dallas Medical Center	$274.22	MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MDMC	$598.24	8
Methodist Richardson Medical Center	$274.22	MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MRMC	$598.24	8
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center	$274.67	MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MMMC	$599.23	8

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 ER Visit in Dallas-Fort Worth

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $65.77 - $7,720 37 hospitals Aetna $53.93 - $6,465 37 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $16.66 - $5,000 36 hospitals Humana $64.2 - $1,929 36 hospitals Superior Health Plan $53.93 - $1,215.96 35 hospitals Curative $772.41 - $5,622 31 hospitals

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The lowest WellCare negotiated rate for ER Visit in Dallas-Fort Worth is $58.62 at Parkland Health & Hospital System, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $599.23 at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, a 10x difference. 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?

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

Will WellCare cover an out-of-network ER visit?

Under the No Surprises Act, emergency services must be covered regardless of network status. WellCare cannot charge you more than your in-network cost-sharing for emergency care, even at an out-of-network hospital. This applies to the ER visit itself, though follow-up care after you are stabilized may be billed differently.

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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