Prices at 7 hospitals in San Antonio, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $11,439 — 113% above the US median ($5,369), roughly 18.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital | San Antonio, TX | $5,889 | $7,254 | — | 132 min | 14.4% |
| Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $16,988 | $5,683 | — | — | 14.2% |
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. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $11,439 — about 18.8× the Medicare rate ($608). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,216).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $17,101 list price could save about $5,663 (33%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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