Prices at 7 hospitals in Houston, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,133
Chargemaster (median)
$9,790
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,580
Medicare pays
$390
Typical cash range: $1,274 – $3,133.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital | Houston, TX | $809 | $1,734 | — |
| Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center | Houston, TX | $3,133 | — | ★ 4/5 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | Houston, TX | $3,133 | — | ★ 3/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.