Prices at 10 hospitals in Austin, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,828 — 534% above the US median ($1,235), roughly 46.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus | Austin, TX | $4,551 | $4,347 | — | — | — |
| Dell Children's Medical Center | Austin, TX | $4,556 | $514 | — | — | — |
| North Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $7,828 | $4,305 | ★ 3/5 | 163 min | — |
| St David's Medical Center | Austin, TX | $9,055 | $4,286 | ★ 4/5 | 160 min | — |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Austin, TX | $9,538 | $4,714 | ★ 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 $7,828 — about 46.5× the Medicare rate ($168). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($337).
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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