Prices at 4 hospitals in San Antonio, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,413 — 183% above the US median ($854), roughly 6.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System | San Antonio, TX | $366 | $661 | ★ 3/5 | 374 min | 15.1% |
| Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $4,460 | $472 | — | — | 14.2% |
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 $2,413 — about 6.2× the Medicare rate ($390). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($781).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,448 list price could save about $2,035 (46%).
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 San Antonio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Steinmetz-Rodriguez, D.O. | Dermatology | San Antonio, TX | 61 |
| Christian Boudreaux, PA-C | Physician Assistant | San Antonio, TX | 29 |
| Ryan O'quinn, M.D. | Dermatology | San Antonio, TX | 27 |
| Jason Preissig, M.D. | Dermatology | San Antonio, TX | 17 |
| Christie Bialowas | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | San Antonio, TX | 11 |
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