Prices at 4 hospitals in Austin, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,797
Chargemaster (median)
$3,086
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,958
Medicare pays
$311
Typical cash range: $2,572 – $3,127.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $2,555 | $1,916 | ★ 3/5 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus | Austin, TX | $2,612 | $2,495 | — |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $2,982 | $2,000 | ★ 3/5 |
| St David's Medical Center | Austin, TX | $3,189 | $1,917 | ★ 4/5 |
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.
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