Ftl cgen abnor four anal at Methodist Charlton Medical Center

3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX · Methodisthealthsystem · · NPI 1275592131

Source: hospital's published price file ↗ · Published Mar 21, 2026 · Ingested Sep 17, 2026

$94.00

Cash price

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Discounted cash price

What a hospital charges a self-pay patient who pays directly, without going through insurance — usually well below the gross charge.

Example: A CT scan has a $3,200 gross charge but an $850 discounted cash price. Ask for it by name when scheduling — hospitals don't always advertise it up front.

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What you pay up front if you don't use insurance.

$188.00

Gross charge

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Gross charge (chargemaster price)

The hospital's full, undiscounted list price — pulled from its internal "chargemaster" price list. Almost no one actually pays this.

Example: A chest X-ray has a gross charge of $1,450. The same hospital's discounted cash price for the same X-ray is $180 — the gross charge mostly anchors negotiations, not what patients pay.

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The hospital's undiscounted list price — almost no one pays this.

$9.51 with UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5015] vs $414.45 with DART MEMBER CARE [3039] — same scan, same building. Share

Negotiated rates by payer
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Negotiated rate

The price a specific insurance plan agreed to pay the hospital for a service — it varies by insurer, and even by plan within the same insurer.

Example: The same knee MRI has a negotiated rate of $904 with one insurer's PPO plan and $1,509 with another's — identical hospital, identical scan.

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Payer
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Payer

The insurance company footing the bill — Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and so on.

Example: "Blue Cross Blue Shield" is the payer. Its negotiated rate for an MRI might be $904, while a different payer's negotiated rate for the same scan is $1,509.

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Plan
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Plan

The specific product an insurer sells — e.g. "Blue Cross PPO 500" — which sets your deductible, coinsurance and negotiated rates.

Example: Two people both insured by Aetna can owe very different amounts for the same MRI: $50 with an HMO plan's flat copay, or the full $1,200 toward a high-deductible PPO plan's unmet deductible.

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Negotiated rate vs. cash
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5015] MHS HB UNITED MEDICAID STAR PLUS MCMC $9.51 ↓ -90%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS MY BLUE HEALTH MCMC $33.17 ↓ -65%
SUPERIOR MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5007] MHS HB MEDICAID 110% STAR PLUS MCMC $41.00 ↓ -56%
MOLINA MEDICAID MANAGED CARE [5005] MHS HB MEDICAID 110% STAR PLUS MCMC $41.00 ↓ -56%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS PREMIER MCMC $55.64 ↓ -41%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE NETWORK MCMC $55.64 ↓ -41%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS CITY OF DALLAS MCMC $57.78 ↓ -39%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS HMO MCMC $58.85 ↓ -37%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS PPO MCMC $64.20 ↓ -32%
BCBS [3001] MHS HB BCBS TRADITIONAL MCMC $64.20 ↓ -32%
UST HEALTH PROOF [1005] MHS HB UHC MEDICARE COMPLETE MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
WELLCARE [7016] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [3044] MHS HB UHC MEDICARE COMPLETE MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
BCBS MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7002] MHS HB BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7010] MHS HB UHC MEDICARE DIRECT MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
GENERIC MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7004] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
UHC AARP SECURE HORIZONS [7023] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
AETNA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7000] MHS HB AETNA GOLDEN MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
TEXAN PLUS HMO MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7009] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
SUPERIOR MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7008] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE PART A & B MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
COVID19 HRSA UNINSURED TESTING AND TREATMENT FUND [6005] MHS HB UNINSURED COVID-19 MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7010] MHS HB UHC MEDICARE COMPLETE MCMC $153.50 ↑ +63%
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7019] MHS HB MUTUAL OF OMAHA MCMC $156.57 ↑ +67%
MOLINA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7007] MHS HB MOLINA MEDICARE MCMC $161.18 ↑ +71%
AMERICAN HEALTH ADVANTAGE OF TEXAS [7099] MHS HB 105% MEDICARE MCMC $161.18 ↑ +71%
GLOBALHEALTH [1003] MHS HB GLOBAL HEALTH MCMC $161.18 ↑ +71%
CARE N CARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7003] MHS HB SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICARE MCMC $161.18 ↑ +71%
CIGNA MEDICARE [7011] MHS HB 105% MEDICARE MCMC $161.18 ↑ +71%
SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICARE [9911] MHS HB SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICARE MCMC $161.18 ↑ +71%
PROCARE ADVANTAGE [7018] MHS HB SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICARE MCMC $161.18 ↑ +71%
BCBS MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7002] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE 106% MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
CIGNA MEDICARE [7011] MHS HB UHC WELLMED MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
HUMANA COMMERCIAL [2051] MHS HB HUMANA MEDICARE MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
HUMANA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7005] MHS HB HUMANA MEDICARE MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
HUMANA MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7005] MHS HB UHC WELLMED MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
HUMANA MEDICARE TRANSPLANT [7013] MHS HB HUMANA MEDICARE MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
OPTUM TRANSPLANT NETWORK MEDICARE [7012] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE 106% MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
SOUTHWESTERN HEALTH RESOURCES SWHR [7015] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE 106% MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7010] MHS HB UHC WELLMED MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
WELLPOINT MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7001] MHS HB MANAGED MEDICARE 106% MCMC $162.71 ↑ +73%
MULTIPLAN MEDICARE MANAGED CARE [7022] MHS HB MULTIPLAN ADVANTAGE MCMC $164.25 ↑ +75%
UNITED HEALTHCARE MANAGED CARE [3021] MHS HB UHC EXCHANGE MCMC $164.25 ↑ +75%
PROVIDER PARTNERS HEALTH PLAN [7025] MHS HB PROVIDERS PARTNER HEALTH MCMC $165.78 ↑ +76%
CORALVITA [9216] MHS HB VIBRA MRMC MCMC MDMC $184.20 ↑ +96%
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE CONCEPTS [8005] MHS HB CITY OF PLANO MCMC $191.88 ↑ +104%
OSCAR INSURANCE COMPANY [2057] MHS HB OSCAR HMO MCMC $199.55 ↑ +112%
BRIGHT HEALTHCARE [2222] MHS HB BRIGHT HEALTH MCMC $214.90 ↑ +129%
MOLINA [3017] MHS HB MOLINA MARKETPLACE MCMC $222.58 ↑ +137%
WELLPOINT MARKETPLACE EXCHANGE [3071] MHS HB WELLPOINT TEXAS ESSENTIALS MCMC $237.93 ↑ +153%
KEMPTON GROUP ADMINISTRATORS, TOWER EXTRUSIONS [3061] MHS HB TOWER EXTRUSIONS MCMC $245.60 ↑ +161%
AETNA [3000] MHS HB AETNA EXCHANGE MCMC $248.67 ↑ +165%
AETNA [3000] MHS HB AETNA CVS MCMC $248.67 ↑ +165%
90 DEGREE BENEFIT [3057] MHS HB 90 DEGREE MCMC $253.28 ↑ +169%
ALLIED NATIONAL [2031] MHS HB 90 DEGREE MCMC $253.28 ↑ +169%
ENTRUST/90 DEGREE [2058] MHS HB 90 DEGREE MCMC $253.28 ↑ +169%
FRIDAY HEALTH PLAN [2061] MHS HB FRIDAY HEALTH MCMC $260.95 ↑ +178%
AMBETTER SUPERIOR [3051] MHS HB AMBETTER SUPERIOR MCMC $262.49 ↑ +179%
IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANIES [3073] MHS HB IMPERIAL MANAGED CARE MCMC $276.30 ↑ +194%
WEB TPA [3049] MHS HB CUSTOM INK MCMC $283.98 ↑ +202%
CIGNA [3004] MHS HB CUSTOM INK MCMC $283.98 ↑ +202%
VELOCITY [3070] MHS HB VELOCITY MCMC $307.00 ↑ +227%
GENERIC WORKERS COMP TX NON PAR [9010] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MCMC $307.00 ↑ +227%
EVRY HEALTH [1013] MHS HB EVRY MCMC $307.00 ↑ +227%
SANA BENEFITS [3069] MHS HB SANA MCMC $307.00 ↑ +227%
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR [8004] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MCMC $307.00 ↑ +227%
GENERIC WORKERS COMP TX PAR [9011] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MCMC $307.00 ↑ +227%
GENERIC WORKERS COMP TX PAR [8002] MHS HB WORKERS COMP MCMC $307.00 ↑ +227%
HEALTH PLANS INC [5017] MHS HB EMPLOYERS HEALTH NETWORK MCMC $383.75 ↑ +308%
MEDICAL COST CONTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS [3059] MHS HB MEDICAL COST CONTAINMENT MCMC $383.75 ↑ +308%
HEALTHSCOPE BENEFITS [2052] MHS HB DART MEMBER CARE MCMC $414.45 ↑ +341%
HEALTHSCOPE BENEFITS [3063] MHS HB DART MEMBER CARE MCMC $414.45 ↑ +341%
DART MEMBER CARE [3039] MHS HB DART MEMBER CARE MCMC $414.45 ↑ +341%

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Ftl cgen abnor four anal at other Texas hospitals

Hospital City Cash price Negotiated range
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Dallas $119.34 $33.81 – $368.40
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas $94.00 $153.50 – $698.12
MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL Dallas not published $92.10 – $584.92
MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL DALLAS not published $153.50 – $402.17
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham $317.70 $36.00 – $476.55
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA Suite 110 $317.70 $36.00 – $397.12
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL Frisco $119.34 $31.82 – $368.40
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION College Station $317.70 $36.00 – $476.55

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