Prices at 10 hospitals in Austin, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,129 — 277% above the US median ($830), roughly 19.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital | Austin, TX | $813 | $263 | — | — | — |
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus | Austin, TX | $1,135 | $1,084 | — | — | — |
| North Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $3,129 | $2,000 | ★ 3/5 | 163 min | — |
| St David's Medical Center | Austin, TX | $3,487 | $2,006 | ★ 4/5 | 160 min | — |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $3,487 | $2,006 | ★ 3/5 | 138 min | — |
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 October 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 $3,129 — about 19.0× the Medicare rate ($165). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($330).
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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