Prices at 8 hospitals in Houston, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,362
Chargemaster (median)
$3,061
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,229
Medicare pays
$186
Typical cash range: $740 – $1,715.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital | Houston, TX | $474 | $1,016 | — |
| Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center | Houston, TX | $1,362 | — | ★ 4/5 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | Houston, TX | $1,362 | — | ★ 3/5 |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Houston, TX | $1,866 | $592 | ★ 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.