WellCare Lab Work Rates in San Antonio

Published WellCare negotiated rates for Lab Work at 15 hospitals in San Antonio, TX. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$10.56

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights

all plan types

Highest Rate

$10.88

Northeast Methodist Hospital

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with WellCare data

WellCare lab-work rates across 15 San Antonio hospitals show minimal variation, with a tight spread from $10.56 to $10.88. The lowest rate of $10.56 is available at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo, though this reflects a Superior Health Medicaid plan rather than commercial coverage. Most facilities cluster around the $10.88 median rate.

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
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights	$10.56	Superior Health MM	$10.56	4
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center	$10.56	SuperiorHealthMM	$10.56	4
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa New Braunfels	$10.56	Superior Medicare Advantage	$10.56	4
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa San Marcos	$10.56	Superior Medicare Advantage	$10.56	2
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Westover Hills	$10.56	Superior Health MM	$10.56	4
Methodist Hospital	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Methodist Hospital Atascosa	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Methodist Hospital Hill Country	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Methodist Hospital Landmark	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Methodist Hospital Westover Hills	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Methodist Specialty and Transplant	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Methodist Texsan Hospital	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5
Northeast Methodist Hospital	$10.88	MCRHMO	$10.88	5

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 San Antonio

Aetna $10.17 - $10.77 16 hospitals Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $10.56 - $352.36 16 hospitals Cigna $10.88 - $398.32 16 hospitals Superior Health Plan $10.56 - $17 16 hospitals UnitedHealthcare $10.56 - $390.66 16 hospitals Community First Health Plans $10.56 - $770.63 16 hospitals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost WellCare Lab Work in San Antonio?

The lowest WellCare negotiated rate for Lab Work in San Antonio is $10.56 at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Alamo Heights, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $10.88 at Northeast Methodist Hospital. 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 San Antonio hospitals have published WellCare rates?

15 hospitals in the San Antonio 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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