Prices at 9 hospitals in Austin, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $22,592 — 151% above the US median ($8,993), roughly 3.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital | Austin, TX | $6,911 | $2,399 | — | — | 14.4% |
| St David's Medical Center | Austin, TX | $22,592 | $8,971 | ★ 4/5 | 161 min | 15.0% |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $22,592 | $8,973 | ★ 3/5 | 149 min | 15.2% |
| North Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $31,858 | $9,287 | ★ 3/5 | 156 min | 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. Data last updated July 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 $22,592 — about 3.9× the Medicare rate ($5,803). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($11,607).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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