Prices at 8 hospitals in Austin, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $259 — 37% above the US median ($189), roughly 2.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus | Austin, TX | $204 | $195 | — | — | — |
| North Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $315 | $229 | ★ 3/5 | 163 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 $259 — about 2.2× the Medicare rate ($118). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($235).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $310 list price could save about $50 (16%).
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 Austin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Heinrich, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Austin, TX | 224 |
| Adam Mamelak, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 219 |
| Erik Petersen, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 210 |
| Alexander Hansen, MD | Otolaryngology | Austin, TX | 200 |
| Lindsay Young, MD | Otolaryngology | Austin, TX | 171 |
| Matthew Tyler, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Austin, TX | 168 |
| Rebecca Ellspermann, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Austin, TX | 165 |
| Ira Lown, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Austin, TX | 144 |
| Sarah Gee, M.D. | Dermatology | Austin, TX | 140 |
| John Smoot, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Austin, TX | 137 |
| Kimberly Stewart, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner | Austin, TX | 136 |
| Kelsey Mothersole, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Austin, TX | 136 |
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