Prices at 10 hospitals in Austin, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $553 — 47% above the US median ($376), roughly 4.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus | Austin, TX | $468 | $444 | — | — | — |
| Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital | Austin, TX | $637 | $79 | — | — | — |
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 September 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 $553 — about 4.6× the Medicare rate ($121). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($242).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,234 list price could save about $681 (55%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Austin
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hans Sander, MD | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 48 |
| Jaculeen Dano, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 27 |
| Sarah Gee, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 23 |
| Lisa Rhodes, MD | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 23 |
| Candace Thrash, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 19 |
| Katelyn Woolridge, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 18 |
| Ronald Harris, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 17 |
| Rebecca Ellspermann, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Austin, TX | 17 |
| Yessar Hussain, M.D. | Neurology | Austin, TX | 16 |
| Rachel Mcandrew, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 13 |
| Adrienne Feasel, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 12 |
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