Prices at 4 hospitals in Austin, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$538
Chargemaster (median)
$538
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$49
Medicare pays
$15
$236$551
Median cash $538 · Medicare $15 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $236 – $551. The median cash price is about 36.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus | Austin, TX | $106 | $71 | — | — | — |
| St David's Medical Center | Austin, TX | $538 | $15 | ★ 4/5 | 161 min | 15.0% |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $538 | $61 | ★ 3/5 | 149 min | 15.2% |
| North Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $556 | $38 | ★ 3/5 | 156 min | 14.4% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.