Hospital prices in Houston, TX

Abdominal Ultrasound (complete) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $561 ·usual $449–$673 ·full spread $449–$806 ·6 hospitals ·list $5,407

Billed as CPT 76700 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdominal Ultrasound costs 79% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $449, WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $806 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $449 and $673 — the upper end is 1.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Chest X-ray (2 views) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $105 ·usual $100–$109 ·full spread $100–$131 ·6 hospitals ·list $2,020

Billed as CPT 71046 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest X-ray costs 31% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $100, WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $131 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $100 and $109, a narrow band around the median.

CT Scan of the Abdomen & Pelvis (with contrast) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $892 ·usual $828–$955 ·full spread $828–$2,346 ·6 hospitals ·list $28,436

Billed as CPT 74177 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Abdomen/Pelvis CT costs 2.8× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $828, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $2,346 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $828 and $955, a narrow band around the median.

CT Scan of the Chest in Houston

Typical negotiated price $360 ·usual $253–$442 ·full spread $245–$1,046 ·6 hospitals ·list $12,071

Billed as CPT 71250 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Chest CT costs 4.3× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $245, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $1,046 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $253 and $442 — the upper end is 1.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

CT Scan of the Head/Brain (without contrast) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $360 ·usual $253–$442 ·full spread $245–$772 ·6 hospitals ·list $10,200

Billed as CPT 70450 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Head CT costs 3.2× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $245, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $772 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $253 and $442 — the upper end is 1.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Brain (without contrast) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $648 ·usual $533–$719 ·full spread $518–$1,646 ·6 hospitals ·list $17,052

Billed as CPT 70551 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Brain MRI costs 3.2× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $518, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $1,646 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $533 and $719, a narrow band around the median.

MRI of the Knee in Houston

Typical negotiated price $1,553 ·usual $1,028–$1,754 ·full spread $578–$2,311 ·6 hospitals ·list $21,084

Billed as CPT 73721 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Knee MRI costs 4.0× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST reports $578, WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $2,311 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,028 and $1,754 — the upper end is 1.7× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

MRI of the Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $648 ·usual $533–$719 ·full spread $518–$1,590 ·6 hospitals ·list $17,299

Billed as CPT 72148 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Lumbar MRI costs 3.1× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $518, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $1,590 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $533 and $719, a narrow band around the median.

Pregnancy (OB) Ultrasound in Houston

Typical negotiated price $709 ·usual $673–$793 ·full spread $673–$1,025 ·6 hospitals ·list $5,172

Billed as CPT 76805 / 76801 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same OB Ultrasound costs 52% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $673, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $1,025 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $673 and $793, a narrow band around the median.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $21 ·usual $20–$21 ·full spread $20–$21 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 85025 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same CBC costs 7% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $20, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $21 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $20 and $21, a narrow band around the median.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $47 ·usual $45–$47 ·full spread $45–$347 ·6 hospitals ·list $2,179

Billed as CPT 80053 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same CMP costs 7.7× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $45, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $347 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $45 and $47, a narrow band around the median.

Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetes Test) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $42 ·usual $41–$43 ·full spread $39–$44 ·6 hospitals ·list $611

Billed as CPT 83036 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same A1c Test costs 13% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $39, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST reports $44 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $41 and $43, a narrow band around the median.

Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Test) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $60 ·usual $59–$60 ·full spread $49–$63 ·6 hospitals ·list $1,455

Billed as CPT 80061 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Lipid Panel costs 28% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $49, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $63 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $59 and $60, a narrow band around the median.

PSA Test (Prostate Screening) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $77 ·usual $75–$78 ·full spread $72–$82 ·6 hospitals ·list $1,029

Billed as CPT 84153 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same PSA Test costs 13% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $72, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST reports $82 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $75 and $78, a narrow band around the median.

Screening Colonoscopy in Houston

Typical negotiated price $2,240 ·usual $2,240–$2,244 ·full spread $2,206–$2,246 ·6 hospitals

Billed as HCPCS G0121 / G0105 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

The middle half of hospitals fall between $2,240 and $2,244, a narrow band around the median.

Screening Mammogram in Houston

Typical negotiated price $416 ·usual $348–$513 ·full spread $340–$572 ·6 hospitals ·list $1,305

Billed as CPT 77067 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Mammogram costs 68% more across Houston-area hospitals: WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $340, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $572 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $348 and $513 — the upper end is 1.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Cardiac Catheterization (Coronary Angiogram) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $10,213 ·usual $9,082–$10,822 ·full spread $8,015–$10,822 ·6 hospitals ·list $34,826

Billed as CPT 93458 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Heart Cath costs 35% more across Houston-area hospitals: WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $8,015, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST reports $10,822 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $9,082 and $10,822, a narrow band around the median.

Cardiac Stress Test in Houston

Typical negotiated price $1,169 ·usual $823–$1,340 ·full spread $653–$1,427 ·6 hospitals ·list $5,960

Billed as CPT 93015 / 93017 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Stress Test costs 2.2× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST reports $653, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $1,427 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $823 and $1,340 — the upper end is 1.6× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $2,398 ·usual $1,595–$3,067 ·full spread $1,350–$3,793 ·6 hospitals ·list $10,591

Billed as CPT 93306 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Echocardiogram costs 2.8× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $1,350, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $3,793 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $1,595 and $3,067 — the upper end is 1.9× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Colonoscopy with Biopsy in Houston

Typical negotiated price $2,402 ·usual $2,343–$2,442 ·full spread $2,299–$2,444 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 45380 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Colonoscopy w/ Biopsy costs 6% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $2,299, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST reports $2,444 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $2,343 and $2,442, a narrow band around the median.

Diagnostic Colonoscopy in Houston

Typical negotiated price $2,433 ·usual $2,359–$2,434 ·full spread $2,332–$2,436 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 45378 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Colonoscopy costs 4% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $2,332, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $2,436 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $2,359 and $2,434, a narrow band around the median.

Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $2,382 ·usual $2,362–$2,423 ·full spread $2,282–$2,434 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 43235 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Upper Endoscopy costs 7% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $2,282, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $2,434 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $2,362 and $2,423, a narrow band around the median.

Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery in Houston

Typical negotiated price $4,690 ·usual $4,527–$4,690 ·full spread $4,359–$4,690 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 64721 / 29848 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Carpal Tunnel Surgery costs 8% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $4,359, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST reports $4,690 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $4,527 and $4,690, a narrow band around the median.

Cataract Surgery (with Lens Implant) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $4,010 ·usual $3,709–$4,051 ·full spread $3,488–$4,185 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 66984 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Cataract Surgery costs 20% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $3,488, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $4,185 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $3,709 and $4,051, a narrow band around the median.

Hip or Knee Replacement in Houston

Typical negotiated price $21,526 ·usual $19,748–$29,151 ·full spread $17,943–$33,901 ·6 hospitals

Billed as MS-DRG 469 / 470 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Hip/Knee Replacement costs 89% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $17,943, WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $33,901 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $19,748 and $29,151 — the upper end is 1.5× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Inguinal Hernia Repair in Houston

Typical negotiated price $4,690 ·usual $4,690 ·full spread $4,690–$4,832 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 49505 / 49650 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Hernia Repair costs 3% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $4,690, WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $4,832 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $4,690 and $4,690, a narrow band around the median.

Laparoscopic Appendectomy (Appendix Removal) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $6,186 ·usual $6,160–$6,216 ·full spread $5,454–$6,217 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 44970 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Appendectomy costs 14% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $5,454, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $6,217 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $6,160 and $6,216, a narrow band around the median.

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal in Houston

Typical negotiated price $4,973 ·usual $4,867–$4,973 ·full spread $4,690–$4,973 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 47562 · outpatient or inpatient · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Gallbladder Removal costs 6% more across Houston-area hospitals: WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $4,690, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $4,973 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $4,867 and $4,973, a narrow band around the median.

Tonsillectomy in Houston

Typical negotiated price $3,895 ·usual $3,870–$4,012 ·full spread $3,726–$4,052 ·6 hospitals

Billed as CPT 42820 / 42821 / 42825 / 42826 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Tonsillectomy costs 9% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $3,726, WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $4,052 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $3,870 and $4,012, a narrow band around the median.

Cesarean Section (C-Section) Delivery in Houston

Typical negotiated price $11,951 ·usual $11,016–$13,346 ·full spread $8,737–$17,450 ·6 hospitals

Billed as MS-DRG 786 / 787 / 788 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same C-Section costs 100% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL reports $8,737, WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $17,450 — a wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $11,016 and $13,346, a narrow band around the median.

Vaginal Delivery in Houston

Typical negotiated price $8,315 ·usual $7,173–$10,147 ·full spread $6,914–$11,417 ·6 hospitals

Billed as MS-DRG 805 / 806 / 807 · inpatient (a hospital stay) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Vaginal Delivery costs 65% more across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST reports $6,914, WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $11,417 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $7,173 and $10,147 — the upper end is 1.4× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Emergency Room Visit (Level 3-4) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $1,463 ·usual $1,365–$1,731 ·full spread $1,176–$1,852 ·6 hospitals ·list $3,076

Billed as CPT 99283 / 99284 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same ER Visit costs 58% more across Houston-area hospitals: WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $1,176, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $1,852 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $1,365 and $1,731, a narrow band around the median.

Physical Therapy Evaluation in Houston

Typical negotiated price $133 ·usual $112–$342 ·full spread $101–$420 ·6 hospitals ·list $1,047

Billed as CPT 97161 / 97162 / 97163 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same PT Evaluation costs 4.2× as much across Houston-area hospitals: HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE reports $101, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST reports $420 — an unusually wide gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half fall between $112 and $342 — the upper end is 3.1× the lower, so the median hides a lot.

Sleep Study (Polysomnography) in Houston

Typical negotiated price $2,380 ·usual $2,380–$2,390 ·full spread $2,084–$2,715 ·6 hospitals ·list $16,176

Billed as CPT 95810 · outpatient (same-day) · what this price covers, and this procedure in every metro →

Cheapest to dearest, the same Sleep Study costs 30% more across Houston-area hospitals: WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE reports $2,084, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE reports $2,715 — a modest gap for identical billing codes.

The middle half of hospitals fall between $2,380 and $2,390, a narrow band around the median.