WellCare Lab Work Rates in Houston

Published WellCare negotiated rates for Lab Work at 12 hospitals in Houston, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$10.88

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

all plan types

Highest Rate

$10.88

St Luke's Brazosport

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with WellCare data

WellCare lab-work rates show remarkable consistency across Houston's 12 hospitals, with all facilities charging exactly $10.88. The lowest rate of $10.88 appears at HCA Clear Lake under their MCRHMO plan, though Medicaid and Medicare rates typically differ from commercial pricing. This uniform pricing creates a 1x spread between the highest and lowest negotiated rates.

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 Lab Work Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest WellCare Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
HCA Houston Healthcare West	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
St Luke's Brazosport	$10.88	Medicare\|All Plans	$10.88	1

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 Lab Work in Houston

Community Health Choice $10.06 - $690.56 32 hospitals Aetna $10.17 - $690.56 32 hospitals ProCare Advantage $11.09 - $12.14 22 hospitals Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $10.56 - $679.77 21 hospitals Cigna $10.56 - $690.56 21 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $10.56 - $690.56 21 hospitals

View all Lab Work prices in Houston (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost WellCare Lab Work in Houston?

The lowest WellCare negotiated rate for Lab Work in Houston is $10.88 at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $10.88 at St Luke's Brazosport. 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 Houston hospitals have published WellCare rates?

12 hospitals in the Houston area have published WellCare negotiated rates for Lab Work in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with WellCare directly.

Can I get lab work done at a cheaper location with WellCare?

Hospital-based labs typically charge several times more than independent labs for the same blood tests. If your WellCare plan covers independent labs like Quest or Labcorp, you may pay significantly less out of pocket. The rates on this page reflect hospital-based pricing only.

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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