Prices at 5 hospitals in Houston, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,691
Chargemaster (median)
$10,545
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,742
Medicare pays
$1,301
Typical cash range: $3,691 – $3,691. The median cash price is about 2.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital | Houston, TX | $3,691 | $5,137 | — | — | 14.4% |
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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.