Prices at 5 hospitals in Houston, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,498
Chargemaster (median)
$7,137
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$8,987
Medicare pays
$962
Typical cash range: $2,498 – $2,498.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital | Houston, TX | $2,498 | $3,037 | — |
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.