Big Bend Hospital
Listed in its price file as “Big Bend Hospital Corporation”.
Big Bend Hospital in Alpine, TX publishes cash prices for 223 common procedures listed here, from its own machine-readable price file updated Sep 17, 2026. Compared with other hospitals in the state, its outpatient cash prices are below the Texas median for 201 of 223 procedures and above it for 20. By typical cash price it ranks #40 of 305 Texas hospitals, cheapest first. Click a procedure to compare it with other hospitals nearby.
2600 N State Highway 118 Alpine TX 79830 Collected Sep 27, 2026 Source price file (432) 837-3447
Critical access hospital (rural, 25 beds or fewer) Emergency department CCN 451378 · CMS hospital register NPI 1356312243
Scans and imaging
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankle-brachial index (ABI), blood pressure test for leg arteries CPT 93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | $103.79 | $518.97 | $99.79–$574.57 | 83% below | 80% |
| Barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast) CPT 74220 Single contrast X-ray of esophagus | $293.26 | $1,466.31 | $252.74–$1,382.49 | 42% below | 80% |
| Breast ultrasound, complete, one breast CPT 76641 Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | $179.94 | $899.68 | $114.46–$791.72 | 59% below | 80% |
| Breast ultrasound, limited (one breast or one area) CPT 76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | $179.94 | $899.68 | $62.12–$791.72 | 52% below | 80% |
| Carotid artery ultrasound (duplex), both sides of the neck CPT 93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | $587.54 | $2,937.70 | $112.17–$2,585.18 | 57% below | 80% |
| Complete ultrasound of the back of the abdomen, such as both kidneys CPT 76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | $313.77 | $1,568.85 | $114.46–$1,380.59 | 58% below | 80% |
| Detailed fetal anatomy ultrasound, through the belly, one baby CPT 76811 Ultrasound scan of pregnant uterus with detailed fetal anatomic examination, single or first fetus | $355.44 | $1,777.18 | $87.21–$1,563.92 | 49% below | 80% |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg arteries, both legs CPT 93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | $434.27 | $2,171.35 | $215.48–$1,910.79 | 76% below | 80% |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg veins, both legs CPT 93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | $587.54 | $2,937.70 | $157.85–$2,585.18 | 71% below | 80% |
| Echocardiogram through the chest wall, complete, with Doppler CPT 93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | $1,451.66 | $7,258.31 | $131.60–$6,387.31 | 38% below | 80% |
| In-lab sleep study with CPAP or bilevel titration, age 6 and older CPT 95811 Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | $1,333.18 | $6,665.92 | $512.78–$5,866.01 | 70% below | 80% |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound of one organ or area, such as the gallbladder CPT 76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | $111.93 | $559.65 | $114.46–$626.10 | 82% below | 80% |
| Limited ultrasound of an arm or leg (non-vascular) CPT 76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | $238.39 | $1,191.96 | $114.46–$1,048.92 | 49% below | 80% |
| Low-dose CT of the chest for lung cancer screening, no contrast dye CPT 71271 Low dose CT scan of chest for lung cancer screening | $77.92 | $389.59 | $103.43–$565.76 | 68% below | 80% |
| MR angiography (MRA) of the head without contrast CPT 70544 MRI scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | $702.89 | $3,514.47 | $325.23–$3,092.73 | 67% below | 80% |
| MRI of knee or other lower-limb joint, no contrast dye CPT 73721 MRI scan of leg joint without contrast | $598.27 | $2,991.37 | $325.23–$2,632.41 | 73% below | 80% |
| MRI of knee or other lower-limb joint, without and then with contrast dye CPT 73723 MRI scan of leg joint before and after contrast | $644.36 | $3,221.80 | $638.92–$2,835.18 | 80% below | 80% |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast CPT 74181 MRI scan of abdomen without contrast | $588.27 | $2,941.34 | $325.23–$2,588.38 | 73% below | 80% |
| MRI of the abdomen, without and then with contrast dye CPT 74183 MRI scan of abdomen before and after contrast | $644.36 | $3,221.80 | $638.92–$2,835.18 | 80% below | 80% |
| MRI of the brain, no contrast dye CPT 70551 MRI scan of brain without contrast | $720.47 | $3,602.37 | $325.23–$3,170.09 | 67% below | 80% |
| MRI of the brain, with and without contrast dye CPT 70553 MRI scan of brain before and after contrast | $871.78 | $4,358.91 | $638.92–$3,835.84 | 71% below | 80% |
| MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye CPT 72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | $588.27 | $2,941.34 | $325.23–$2,588.38 | 74% below | 80% |
| MRI of the lower back, without and then with contrast dye CPT 72158 MRI scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | $644.36 | $3,221.80 | $638.92–$2,835.18 | 80% below | 80% |
| MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), no contrast dye CPT 72146 MRI scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | $795.89 | $3,979.46 | $325.23–$3,501.92 | 63% below | 80% |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without and with contrast CPT 72156 MRI scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast | $871.78 | $4,358.91 | $638.92–$3,835.84 | 73% below | 80% |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye CPT 72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | $805.18 | $4,025.88 | $325.23–$3,542.77 | 65% below | 80% |
| MRI of the pelvis without and with contrast CPT 72197 MRI scan of pelvis before and after contrast | $644.36 | $3,221.80 | $638.92–$2,835.18 | 81% below | 80% |
| MRI of the pelvis, no contrast dye CPT 72195 MRI scan of pelvis without contrast | $598.27 | $2,991.37 | $325.23–$2,632.41 | 76% below | 80% |
| MRI of the shoulder, elbow or wrist joint, no contrast dye CPT 73221 MRI scan of arm joint without contrast | $598.27 | $2,991.37 | $325.23–$2,632.41 | 73% below | 80% |
| Pelvic ultrasound (not pregnancy), limited or follow-up CPT 76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis | $228.14 | $1,140.70 | $114.46–$1,003.82 | 53% below | 80% |
| Pelvic ultrasound through the belly, complete (not pregnancy) CPT 76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | $364.37 | $1,821.83 | $114.46–$1,603.21 | 58% below | 80% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound after 14 weeks, one baby CPT 76805 Ultrasound scan of pregnant uterus (14 weeks or more), single or first fetus | $364.37 | $1,821.83 | $94.03–$1,603.21 | 44% below | 80% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound before 14 weeks, through the belly, one baby CPT 76801 Ultrasound scan of pregnant uterus (less than 14 weeks), single or first fetus | $282.36 | $1,411.82 | $75.37–$1,242.40 | 54% below | 80% |
| Pregnancy ultrasound, limited (heartbeat, position, fluid) CPT 76815 Limited ultrasound of pregnant uterus | $228.14 | $1,140.70 | $114.46–$1,003.82 | 50% below | 80% |
| Sleep study in a lab (polysomnography) CPT 95810 Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) | $1,166.41 | $5,832.06 | $487.21–$5,132.21 | 72% below | 80% |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound CPT 76830 Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | $364.37 | $1,821.83 | $89.36–$1,603.21 | 43% below | 80% |
| Transvaginal ultrasound during pregnancy CPT 76817 Vaginal ultrasound of pregnant uterus | $334.61 | $1,673.03 | $114.46–$1,472.27 | 35% below | 80% |
| Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete CPT 76700 Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | $111.93 | $559.65 | $114.46–$626.10 | 87% below | 80% |
| Ultrasound of the scrotum and testicles CPT 76870 Ultrasound scan of scrotum | $364.37 | $1,821.83 | $114.46–$1,603.21 | 41% below | 80% |
| Ultrasound of the soft tissues of the head and neck, such as the thyroid CPT 76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | $364.37 | $1,821.83 | $114.46–$1,603.21 | 42% below | 80% |
| Upper GI series (X-ray of esophagus, stomach and duodenum with contrast) CPT 74240 Single contrast X-ray of upper digestive tract | $459.07 | $2,295.37 | $252.74–$2,019.93 | 38% below | 80% |
| Vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study CPT 93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | $366.01 | $1,830.07 | $95.47–$1,610.46 | 54% below | 80% |
Lab tests
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTH blood test CPT 82024 Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level | $70.63 | $353.13 | $47.68–$310.75 | 70% below | 80% |
| ALT (alanine aminotransferase) liver enzyme test CPT 84460 Liver enzyme (SGPT), level | $13.20 | $65.99 | $6.54–$58.07 | 78% below | 80% |
| AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test CPT 84450 Liver enzyme (SGOT), level | $13.20 | $65.99 | $6.39–$58.07 | 77% below | 80% |
| Acute hepatitis panel (hepatitis A, B and C) CPT 80074 Acute hepatitis panel | $139.05 | $695.27 | $58.81–$611.84 | 64% below | 80% |
| Albumin blood test CPT 82040 Albumin (protein) level | $16.96 | $84.81 | $6.11–$74.63 | 54% below | 80% |
| Aldosterone blood test CPT 82088 Aldosterone hormone level | $208.95 | $1,044.74 | $50.31–$919.37 | 45% above | 80% |
| Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) blood test CPT 84075 Phosphatase (enzyme) level, alkaline | $14.42 | $72.08 | $6.39–$63.43 | 75% below | 80% |
| Allergy blood test, specific IgE, per allergen CPT 86003 Measurement of antibody (IgE) to allergic substance, crude allergen extract, each | $12.95 | $64.74 | $6.44–$56.97 | 53% below | 80% |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test CPT 82105 Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level, serum | $51.57 | $257.83 | $20.71–$226.89 | 58% below | 80% |
| Ammonia blood test CPT 82140 Ammonia level | $33.97 | $169.85 | $17.99–$149.47 | 77% below | 80% |
| Amylase blood test CPT 82150 Amylase (enzyme) level | $14.42 | $72.08 | $8.00–$63.43 | 85% below | 80% |
| Anti-CCP antibody test (rheumatoid arthritis) CPT 86200 Measurement of antibody for rheumatoid arthritis assessment | $45.21 | $226.05 | $15.98–$198.92 | 26% below | 80% |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood test, screen CPT 86038 Screening test for autoimmune disorder | $25.66 | $128.29 | $14.92–$112.90 | 71% below | 80% |
| BNP or NT-proBNP blood test (heart failure marker) CPT 83880 Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level | $72.09 | $360.45 | $41.90–$317.20 | 61% below | 80% |
| Bacterial culture of a sample other than urine, blood or stool (wound, throat, fluid) CPT 87070 Bacterial culture, any other source except urine, blood or stool, aerobic | $43.01 | $215.05 | $10.64–$189.24 | 38% below | 80% |
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (Calcium, total) | $38.61 | $193.07 | $10.44–$169.90 | 84% below | 80% |
| Bilirubin blood test, total CPT 82247 Bilirubin level, total | $14.42 | $72.08 | $6.19–$63.43 | 79% below | 80% |
| Biopsy tissue exam by a pathologist (level IV) CPT 88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | $85.75 | $428.74 | $44.70–$377.29 | 71% below | 80% |
| Blood culture for bacteria CPT 87040 Bacterial blood culture | $77.72 | $388.59 | $12.74–$341.96 | 67% below | 80% |
| Blood draw from a vein (venipuncture), collection fee only CPT 36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | $13.89 | $69.46 | $51.05–$61.12 | 30% below | 80% |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test CPT 82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level | $14.42 | $72.08 | $4.85–$63.43 | 68% below | 80% |
| Blood lead test CPT 83655 Lead level | $53.03 | $265.14 | $14.95–$233.32 | at median | 80% |
| Blood pregnancy test (hCG, qualitative: yes or no) CPT 84703 Gonadotropin (reproductive hormone) analysis | $49.93 | $249.63 | $9.29–$219.67 | 64% below | 80% |
| Blood type test, ABO group only (Rh factor is a separate test) CPT 86900 Blood group typing (ABO) | $166.64 | $833.22 | $105.04–$733.23 | 89% above | 80% |
| Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test CPT 84520 Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function, quantitative | $13.20 | $65.99 | $4.88–$58.07 | 78% below | 80% |
| C-peptide blood test CPT 84681 C-peptide (protein) level | $51.08 | $255.39 | $25.70–$224.74 | 37% below | 80% |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test, standard (not high-sensitivity) CPT 86140 Measurement C-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation | $37.14 | $185.72 | $6.39–$163.43 | 36% below | 80% |
| C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) CPT 87493 Detection test by nucleic acid for clostridium difficile, amplified probe technique | $49.81 | $249.04 | $43.33–$237.02 | 72% below | 80% |
| CA 19-9 blood test (tumor marker) CPT 86301 Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 19-9 | $81.87 | $409.35 | $25.70–$360.23 | 40% below | 80% |
| CA-125 blood test (ovarian cancer marker) CPT 86304 Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 125 | $68.18 | $340.91 | $25.70–$300.00 | 58% below | 80% |
| COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) CPT 87635 Amplifed DNA or RNA probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (Covid-19) antigen | $35.53 | $177.67 | $51.31–$280.67 | 60% below | 80% |
| Calcium blood test, total CPT 82310 Calcium level, total | $14.42 | $72.08 | $6.37–$63.43 | 77% below | 80% |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test CPT 82378 Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level | $117.79 | $588.96 | $23.41–$518.28 | 27% below | 80% |
| Chickenpox (varicella) immunity blood test CPT 86787 Analysis for antibody to varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) | $67.20 | $336.02 | $15.90–$295.70 | 7% above | 80% |
| Chlamydia test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) CPT 87491 Detection test by nucleic acid for chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique | $53.23 | $266.17 | $43.33–$237.02 | 58% below | 80% |
| Cholesterol and triglycerides (lipid panel) blood test CPT 80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | $97.53 | $487.66 | $16.53–$429.14 | 50% below | 80% |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | $49.60 | $247.99 | $9.59–$218.23 | 46% below | 80% |
| Complete blood count (CBC), no differential CPT 85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | $49.60 | $247.99 | $7.98–$218.23 | 48% below | 80% |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | $92.25 | $461.24 | $13.04–$405.89 | 69% below | 80% |
| Cortisol blood test, total CPT 82533 Cortisol (hormone) measurement, total | $51.32 | $256.60 | $20.12–$225.81 | 44% below | 80% |
| Creatine kinase (CK) blood test, total CPT 82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total | $30.42 | $152.08 | $8.04–$133.83 | 57% below | 80% |
| Creatinine blood test CPT 82565 Blood creatinine level | $14.42 | $72.08 | $6.33–$63.43 | 76% below | 80% |
| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibody test CPT 86644 Analysis for antibody to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) | $90.28 | $451.39 | $17.77–$397.22 | 17% above | 80% |
| D-dimer blood test (blood clot marker) CPT 85379 Coagulation function measurement, D-dimer; quantitative | $72.09 | $360.45 | $12.56–$317.20 | 59% below | 80% |
| DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test CPT 82627 Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA-S) hormone level | $45.70 | $228.50 | $27.45–$201.08 | 70% below | 80% |
| Drug screen by lab instrument (any number of drug classes) CPT 80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | $90.66 | $453.29 | $71.83–$398.90 | 26% above | 80% |
| Electrolyte panel (sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2) CPT 80051 Blood test panel for electrolytes (sodium potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide) | $19.55 | $97.75 | $8.66–$86.02 | 90% below | 80% |
| Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody test CPT 86665 Analysis for antibody to Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis virus), viral capsid | $32.02 | $160.08 | $22.40–$140.87 | 67% below | 80% |
| Estradiol blood test CPT 82670 Measurement of total estradiol (hormone) | $176.23 | $881.15 | $34.49–$775.41 | 21% above | 80% |
| FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) test CPT 83001 Gonadotropin, follicle stimulating (reproductive hormone) level | $127.29 | $636.46 | $22.94–$560.08 | 20% below | 80% |
| Fecal calprotectin (stool inflammation test) CPT 83993 Stool calprotectin (protein) level | $32.09 | $160.44 | $24.24–$141.19 | 85% below | 80% |
| Ferritin blood test (iron stores) CPT 82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level | $82.66 | $413.31 | $16.83–$363.71 | 20% below | 80% |
| Fibrinogen blood test CPT 85384 Fibrinogen (factor 1) activity measurement | $67.20 | $336.02 | $10.49–$295.70 | 27% below | 80% |
| Folate (folic acid) blood test CPT 82746 Folic acid level, serum | $61.58 | $307.92 | $18.15–$270.97 | 35% below | 80% |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test CPT 84481 Thyroid hormone, T3 measurement, free | $47.61 | $238.06 | $20.92–$209.49 | 66% below | 80% |
| Free T4 (free thyroxine) thyroid blood test CPT 84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | $40.67 | $203.34 | $11.13–$178.94 | 54% below | 80% |
| Free testosterone test CPT 84402 Testosterone (hormone) level, free | $106.47 | $532.33 | $31.45–$468.45 | 4% below | 80% |
| Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) blood test CPT 82977 Glutamyltransferase (liver enzyme) level | $54.00 | $270.02 | $8.89–$237.62 | 16% below | 80% |
| Glucose challenge test (1-hour glucose after a sugar drink) CPT 82950 Blood glucose (sugar) level after receiving dose of glucose | $30.75 | $153.74 | $5.86–$135.29 | 67% below | 80% |
| Glucose tolerance test, 3 samples CPT 82951 Blood glucose (sugar) tolerance test, 3 specimens | $47.17 | $235.84 | $15.89–$207.54 | 69% below | 80% |
| Gonorrhea test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) CPT 87591 Detection test by nucleic acid for Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoeae bacteria), amplified probe technique | $53.23 | $266.17 | $43.33–$237.02 | 62% below | 80% |
| H. pylori antibody blood test CPT 86677 Analysis for antibody to Helicobacter pylori (gastrointestinal bacteria) | $46.34 | $231.70 | $17.91–$203.90 | 65% below | 80% |
| H. pylori stool antigen test CPT 87338 Detection test by immunoassay technique for Helicobacter pylori (GI tract bacteria) in stool | $101.84 | $509.18 | $17.76–$448.08 | 2% above | 80% |
| HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative) CPT 87536 Detection test by nucleic acid for HIV-1 virus, quantification | $53.19 | $265.95 | $105.06–$574.68 | 84% below | 80% |
| HPV test for high-risk types, one combined (pooled) result CPT 87624 Detection test by nucleic acid for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), high-risk types | $58.93 | $294.67 | $43.33–$259.31 | 17% below | 80% |
| Hemoglobin A1C blood test (average blood sugar over about 3 months) CPT 83036 Hemoglobin A1C level | $47.61 | $238.06 | $11.99–$209.49 | 48% below | 80% |
| Hemoglobin blood test CPT 85018 Blood count, hemoglobin | $19.06 | $95.31 | $2.93–$83.87 | 59% below | 80% |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test (total) CPT 86704 Hepatitis B core antibody measurement | $73.07 | $365.33 | $14.88–$321.49 | 18% below | 80% |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) test, immunity check CPT 86706 Hepatitis B surface antibody measurement | $70.10 | $350.49 | $13.26–$308.43 | 7% above | 80% |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test CPT 87340 Detection test by immunoassay technique for hepatitis B surface antigen | $76.99 | $384.96 | $12.75–$338.76 | 1% below | 80% |
| Hepatitis C antibody blood test (screening) CPT 86803 Hepatitis C antibody measurement | $42.99 | $214.93 | $17.61–$189.14 | 51% below | 80% |
| Hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test CPT 87522 Detection test by nucleic acid for Hepatitis C virus, quantification | $47.17 | $235.84 | $52.88–$289.25 | 84% below | 80% |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-1 antibody CPT 86695 Analysis for antibody to Herpes simplex virus, type 1 | $42.32 | $211.60 | $16.28–$186.21 | 46% below | 80% |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody CPT 86696 Analysis for antibody to Herpes simplex virus, type 2 | $45.63 | $228.14 | $23.90–$200.76 | 49% below | 80% |
| High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test CPT 86141 Measurement C-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation, high sensitivity | $25.66 | $128.29 | $15.98–$112.90 | 68% below | 80% |
| Homocysteine blood test CPT 83090 Homocysteine (amino acid) level | $14.42 | $72.08 | $20.83–$113.94 | 90% below | 80% |
| Insulin blood test CPT 83525 Insulin measurement, total | $11.49 | $57.44 | $14.11–$77.18 | 86% below | 80% |
| Iron blood test (serum iron) CPT 83540 Iron level | $24.80 | $123.98 | $7.99–$109.10 | 71% below | 80% |
| Iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test CPT 83550 Iron binding capacity | $23.95 | $119.75 | $10.79–$105.38 | 76% below | 80% |
| Kidney function blood test panel CPT 80069 Kidney function blood test panel | $57.67 | $288.36 | $10.72–$253.76 | 67% below | 80% |
| LH (luteinizing hormone) test CPT 83002 Gonadotropin, luteinizing (reproductive hormone) level | $75.27 | $376.35 | $22.86–$331.19 | 50% below | 80% |
| Lactate (lactic acid) blood test CPT 83605 Lactic acid level | $25.66 | $128.29 | $13.19–$112.90 | 74% below | 80% |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) blood test CPT 83615 Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level | $9.29 | $46.44 | $7.45–$40.87 | 80% below | 80% |
| Lipase blood test (pancreas enzyme) CPT 83690 Lipase (fat enzyme) level | $20.50 | $102.52 | $8.51–$90.22 | 78% below | 80% |
| Liver function blood test panel CPT 80076 Liver function blood test panel | $50.59 | $252.95 | $10.09–$222.60 | 77% below | 80% |
| Lyme disease antibody test CPT 86618 Analysis for antibody Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease bacteria) | $49.17 | $245.83 | $21.02–$216.33 | 41% below | 80% |
| Magnesium blood test CPT 83735 Magnesium level | $31.52 | $157.61 | $8.27–$138.70 | 36% below | 80% |
| Measles (rubeola) antibody test CPT 86765 Analysis for antibody to Rubeola (measles virus) | $76.99 | $384.96 | $15.90–$338.76 | 109% above | 80% |
| Mono test (heterophile antibody, Monospot) CPT 86308 Screening test for mononucleosis (mono) | $37.14 | $185.72 | $6.39–$163.43 | 56% below | 80% |
| Mumps immunity blood test CPT 86735 Analysis for antibody to mumps virus | $271.40 | $1,357.02 | $16.11–$1,194.18 | 341% above | 80% |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, free CPT 84154 PSA (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free | $95.89 | $479.43 | $22.71–$421.90 | 15% below | 80% |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, total CPT 84153 PSA (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total | $102.50 | $512.48 | $22.71–$450.98 | 15% above | 80% |
| Pap test (liquid-based, automated screening with review) CPT 88175 Pap test, automated thin layer preparation; automated system and manual rescreening | $36.51 | $182.57 | $32.71–$178.92 | 50% below | 80% |
| Pap test lab reading: liquid-based cervical sample, manual screening CPT 88142 Pap test, manual screening | $26.45 | $132.25 | $25.01–$136.80 | 71% below | 80% |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test CPT 83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level | $168.87 | $844.35 | $50.96–$743.03 | 22% below | 80% |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) clotting test CPT 85730 Coagulation assessment blood test, plasma or whole blood | $43.99 | $219.94 | $7.42–$193.55 | 19% below | 80% |
| Phosphorus (phosphate) blood test CPT 84100 Phosphate level | $14.42 | $72.08 | $5.85–$63.43 | 77% below | 80% |
| Potassium blood test CPT 84132 Blood potassium level | $9.29 | $46.44 | $5.68–$40.87 | 86% below | 80% |
| Prenatal cell-free DNA screen for trisomy 21, 18 and 13 (NIPT) CPT 81420 Test for detecting genes associated with fetal disease, aneuploidy genomic sequence analysis panel | $897.49 | $4,487.43 | $802.33–$4,388.75 | 3% above | 80% |
| Progesterone blood test CPT 84144 Progesterone (reproductive hormone) level | $77.72 | $388.59 | $25.76–$341.96 | 32% below | 80% |
| Prolactin blood test CPT 84146 Prolactin (milk producing hormone) level | $129.28 | $646.39 | $23.92–$568.82 | 11% above | 80% |
| Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test CPT 85610 Blood test, clotting time | $42.03 | $210.16 | $4.85–$184.94 | 11% below | 80% |
| Rapid drug screen read by eye (cup, dipstick or card), per day CPT 80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | $122.00 | $610.02 | $13.46–$536.82 | at median | 80% |
| Rapid flu test (influenza antigen) CPT 87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | $9.55 | $47.76 | $16.55–$90.53 | 90% below | 80% |
| Rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually CPT 87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for Streptococcus, group A (strep) | $30.06 | $150.29 | $16.53–$132.26 | 70% below | 80% |
| Renin blood test CPT 84244 Renin (kidney enzyme) level | $110.22 | $551.08 | $27.15–$484.95 | 7% above | 80% |
| Rh blood typing CPT 86901 Blood typing for Rh (D) antigen | $50.66 | $253.31 | $31.80–$222.91 | 21% below | 80% |
| Rheumatoid factor (RF) test CPT 86431 Rheumatoid factor level | $38.12 | $190.61 | $7.00–$167.74 | 31% below | 80% |
| Rubella antibody test (immunity check) CPT 86762 Analysis for antibody to Rubella (German measles virus) | $73.07 | $365.33 | $17.77–$321.49 | 50% above | 80% |
| Sed rate (ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate) CPT 85652 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated | $46.95 | $234.76 | $3.33–$206.59 | 16% below | 80% |
| Sodium blood test CPT 84295 Blood sodium level | $11.97 | $59.86 | $5.94–$52.68 | 81% below | 80% |
| Stool ova and parasites exam CPT 87177 Smear for parasites | $47.41 | $237.05 | $10.99–$208.60 | 47% below | 80% |
| Stool test for hidden blood (guaiac FOBT) CPT 82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | $10.58 | $52.90 | $4.38–$46.55 | 72% below | 80% |
| Stool test for hidden blood by immunoassay (FIT) CPT 82274 Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay | $29.57 | $147.85 | $19.64–$130.11 | 57% below | 80% |
| Syphilis antibody test (Treponema pallidum) CPT 86780 Analysis for antibody, Treponema pallidum | $27.37 | $136.85 | $16.34–$120.43 | 41% below | 80% |
| Syphilis screening blood test, non-treponemal (RPR or VDRL), yes/no result CPT 86592 Syphilis detection test | $42.32 | $211.60 | $5.27–$186.21 | 19% below | 80% |
| TB blood test measuring immune response (IGRA, gamma interferon) CPT 86480 Tuberculosis test, gamma interferon | $63.95 | $319.73 | $76.52–$418.56 | 69% below | 80% |
| Testosterone blood test, total (not free testosterone) CPT 84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total | $159.37 | $796.83 | $31.87–$701.21 | 57% above | 80% |
| Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody test CPT 86376 Microsomal antibodies (autoantibody) measurement | $21.75 | $108.74 | $17.96–$98.24 | 76% below | 80% |
| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test CPT 84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) | $35.38 | $176.88 | $20.75–$155.65 | 71% below | 80% |
| Total IgE blood test CPT 82785 IgE (immune system protein) level | $31.77 | $158.86 | $20.32–$139.80 | 64% below | 80% |
| Total cholesterol blood test CPT 82465 Cholesterol level | $24.14 | $120.69 | $5.37–$106.21 | 64% below | 80% |
| Total thyroxine (T4) blood test CPT 84436 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), total | $16.20 | $80.99 | $8.48–$71.27 | 80% below | 80% |
| Total triiodothyronine (T3) blood test CPT 84480 Thyroid hormone, T3 measurement, total | $40.67 | $203.34 | $17.51–$178.94 | 68% below | 80% |
| Transferrin blood test CPT 84466 Transferrin (iron binding protein) level | $10.58 | $52.90 | $15.76–$86.21 | 91% below | 80% |
| Trichomonas test (NAAT) CPT 87661 Detection test by nucleic acid for Trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), amplified probe technique | $63.31 | $316.56 | $43.33–$278.57 | 28% below | 80% |
| Triglycerides blood test CPT 84478 Triglycerides level | $17.84 | $89.20 | $7.09–$78.50 | 80% below | 80% |
| Troponin test, quantitative CPT 84484 Troponin (protein) analysis, quantitative | $54.56 | $272.78 | $12.47–$240.05 | 60% below | 80% |
| Uric acid blood test CPT 84550 Uric acid level, blood | $17.86 | $89.28 | $5.58–$78.57 | 80% below | 80% |
| Urinalysis with microscope exam, automated CPT 81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | $40.67 | $203.34 | $3.92–$178.94 | 62% below | 80% |
| Urinalysis with microscope exam, manual CPT 81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | $35.36 | $176.82 | $4.02–$155.60 | 10% below | 80% |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, automated CPT 81003 Automated urinalysis test | $22.81 | $114.04 | $2.77–$100.36 | 55% below | 80% |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, manual CPT 81002 Urinalysis, manual test | $4.63 | $23.16 | $3.48–$20.38 | 87% below | 80% |
| Urine culture for bacteria, with colony count CPT 87086 Bacterial colony count, urine | $59.51 | $297.57 | $9.96–$261.86 | 57% below | 80% |
| Urine microalbumin (albumin) test CPT 82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level | $50.25 | $251.27 | $7.14–$221.12 | 1% below | 80% |
| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) blood test CPT 82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level | $90.92 | $454.61 | $18.61–$400.06 | at median | 80% |
| Vitamin D blood test, 25-hydroxy (the standard vitamin D level test) CPT 82306 Vitamin D-3 level | $128.62 | $643.08 | $36.55–$565.91 | 4% above | 80% |
| Vitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxy blood test CPT 82652 Dihydroxyvitamin D, 1, 25 level | $95.06 | $475.32 | $47.53–$418.28 | 43% below | 80% |
| Zinc blood test CPT 84630 Zinc level | $16.62 | $83.09 | $14.06–$76.91 | 76% below | 80% |
| hCG pregnancy hormone blood test, quantitative (measures the level) CPT 84702 Gonadotropin, chorionic (reproductive hormone) level | $57.53 | $287.66 | $18.59–$253.14 | 49% below | 80% |
Surgery and procedures
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardioversion, elective (restoring heart rhythm) CPT 92960 External shock to heart to regulate heart beat | $392.68 | $1,963.39 | $785.36–$1,727.78 | 73% below | 80% |
| Cardioversion, elective (restoring heart rhythm) inpatient CPT 92960 External shock to heart to regulate heart beat | $392.68 | $1,963.39 | $785.36–$1,727.78 | — | 80% |
| Paracentesis with imaging guidance CPT 49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | $419.82 | $2,099.12 | $839.65–$1,847.23 | 74% below | 80% |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic CPT 62270 Removal of cerebrospinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test | $453.41 | $2,267.03 | $50.00–$1,994.99 | 57% below | 80% |
| Thoracentesis with imaging guidance CPT 32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | $607.34 | $3,036.69 | $1,214.68–$2,672.29 | 57% below | 80% |
Doctor visits and therapy
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood transfusion (giving blood or blood components) CPT 36430 Transfusion of blood or blood products | $202.97 | $1,014.85 | $405.94–$893.07 | 77% below | 80% |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction CPT 94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production | $27.69 | $138.43 | $101.75–$1,019.50 | 86% below | 80% |
| Chemotherapy IV infusion, first hour CPT 96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | $222.10 | $1,110.52 | $137.06–$977.26 | 59% below | 80% |
| Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes CPT 99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | $650.35 | $3,251.76 | $2,390.04–$4,012.96 | 75% below | 80% |
| Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes inpatient CPT 99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | $650.35 | $3,251.76 | $2,390.04–$4,012.96 | — | 80% |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ECG) using at least 12 leads with tracing | $229.72 | $1,148.60 | $53.16–$1,010.77 | 19% below | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 of 5, minor problem that may not need a doctor CPT 99281 Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional | $93.32 | $466.61 | $308.97–$410.62 | 64% below | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 of 5, minor problem that may not need a doctor inpatient CPT 99281 Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional | $93.32 | $466.61 | $308.97–$410.62 | — | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 of 5, straightforward problem CPT 99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making | $171.65 | $858.23 | $560.93–$755.24 | 63% below | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 of 5, straightforward problem inpatient CPT 99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making | $171.65 | $858.23 | $560.93–$755.24 | — | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 of 5, low-complexity problem CPT 99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | $302.10 | $1,510.49 | $985.95–$1,329.23 | 63% below | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 of 5, low-complexity problem inpatient CPT 99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | $302.10 | $1,510.49 | $985.95–$1,329.23 | — | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 of 5, moderate-complexity problem CPT 99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | $494.36 | $2,471.78 | $1,599.89–$2,175.17 | 62% below | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 of 5, moderate-complexity problem inpatient CPT 99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | $494.36 | $2,471.78 | $1,599.89–$2,175.17 | — | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 of 5, high-complexity problem CPT 99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | $708.70 | $3,543.49 | $2,343.83–$3,118.27 | 65% below | 80% |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 of 5, high-complexity problem inpatient CPT 99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | $708.70 | $3,543.49 | $2,343.83–$3,118.27 | — | 80% |
| Exercise stress test, tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93017 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ECG) | $1,109.33 | $5,546.65 | $236.39–$4,881.05 | 13% below | 80% |
| Family therapy with the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90847 Family psychotherapy with patient, 50 minutes | $193.09 | $965.46 | $386.18–$849.60 | 32% below | 80% |
| Family therapy without the patient, 50 minutes CPT 90846 Family psychotherapy without patient, 50 minutes | $145.18 | $725.91 | $290.36–$638.80 | 44% below | 80% |
| Group psychotherapy session CPT 90853 Group psychotherapy | $356.20 | $1,780.98 | $712.39–$1,567.26 | 86% above | 80% |
| IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes CPT 96360 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes | $228.76 | $1,143.80 | $45.00–$1,006.54 | 49% below | 80% |
| IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes CPT 96360 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes | $228.76 | $1,143.80 | $45.00–$1,006.54 | 49% below | 80% |
| IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes inpatient CPT 96360 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes | $228.76 | $1,143.80 | $45.00–$1,006.54 | — | 80% |
| IV infusion of a medicine, first hour CPT 96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | $175.13 | $875.65 | $70.23–$770.57 | 63% below | 80% |
| IV infusion of a medicine, first hour CPT 96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | $175.13 | $875.65 | $70.23–$770.57 | 63% below | 80% |
| IV infusion of a medicine, first hour inpatient CPT 96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | $175.13 | $875.65 | $70.23–$770.57 | — | 80% |
| IV push of a medicine, first drug CPT 96374 Injection of drug or substance into vein | $108.79 | $543.97 | $44.66–$478.69 | 53% below | 80% |
| IV push of a medicine, first drug CPT 96374 Injection of drug or substance into vein | $109.56 | $547.80 | $44.66–$482.06 | 53% below | 80% |
| IV push of a medicine, first drug inpatient CPT 96374 Injection of drug or substance into vein | $108.79 | $543.97 | $44.66–$478.69 | — | 80% |
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle, for treatment or testing CPT 96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | $34.40 | $172.00 | $55.29–$318.35 | 77% below | 80% |
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle, for treatment or testing CPT 96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | $34.40 | $172.00 | $55.29–$318.35 | 77% below | 80% |
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle, for treatment or testing inpatient CPT 96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | $34.40 | $172.00 | $55.29–$318.35 | — | 80% |
| Nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes CPT 97802 Therapy procedure for nutrition management, each 15 minutes | $31.09 | $155.47 | $31.37–$180.62 | 46% below | 80% |
| Psychotherapy session, 30 minutes CPT 90832 Psychotherapy, 30 minutes | $110.01 | $550.07 | $220.03–$484.06 | 42% below | 80% |
| Psychotherapy session, 45 minutes CPT 90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes | $165.02 | $825.11 | $330.04–$726.10 | 40% below | 80% |
| Psychotherapy session, 60 minutes CPT 90837 Psychotherapy, 1 hour | $219.48 | $1,097.40 | $438.96–$965.71 | 20% below | 80% |
| Quit-smoking counseling, 3 to 10 minutes CPT 99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, 3-10 minutes | $23.10 | $115.50 | $84.89–$101.64 | 48% below | 80% |
| Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | $106.48 | $532.39 | $129.50–$745.67 | 70% below | 80% |
| Spirometry before and after a bronchodilator CPT 94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | $125.27 | $626.35 | $46.03–$551.19 | 79% below | 80% |
| Therapeutic phlebotomy (removing blood as treatment) CPT 99195 Drawing of blood for a medical problem | $422.13 | $2,110.63 | $844.25–$1,857.35 | 77% above | 80% |
Vaccines
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, live (Varivax) CPT 90716 Varicella vaccine | $175.98 | $879.89 | $142.76–$774.30 | 64% below | 80% |
| DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough), under age 7 CPT 90700 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (younger than 7 years) | $70.15 | $350.77 | $26.21–$308.68 | 22% below | 80% |
| Flu shot, standard dose, preservative-free, for age 6 months and older CPT 90656 Influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 mL dosage | $19.19 | $95.94 | $12.30–$84.43 | 60% below | 80% |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dose (3-dose schedule) CPT 90746 Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dosage (3 dose schedule) | $49.72 | $248.59 | $45.97–$218.76 | 72% below | 80% |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, child and teen dose (3-dose schedule) CPT 90744 Hepatitis B vaccine, pediatric or adolescent dosage (3 dose schedule) | $36.70 | $183.49 | $19.51–$161.47 | 61% below | 80% |
| MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), live CPT 90707 Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine | $116.13 | $580.66 | $42.08–$510.98 | 53% below | 80% |
| Pneumonia vaccine, 23-valent polysaccharide (Pneumovax 23) CPT 90732 Pneumococcal vaccine, 23-valent | $98.85 | $494.23 | $68.02–$434.92 | 61% below | 80% |
| Td vaccine (tetanus and diphtheria booster), age 7 and older CPT 90714 Diphtheria and tetanus vaccine (7 years or older) | $49.76 | $248.81 | $28.00–$218.95 | 60% below | 80% |
| Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough), age 7 and older CPT 90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older) | $87.87 | $439.33 | $38.82–$386.61 | 42% below | 80% |
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit CPT 90471 Administration of vaccine | $33.69 | $168.46 | $55.29–$318.35 | 55% below | 80% |
| Vaccine administration fee, each additional vaccine at the same visit CPT 90472 Administration of vaccine, each additional vaccine | $37.14 | $185.71 | $12.27–$163.42 | 30% below | 80% |
Source file: https://apps.para-hcfs.com/PTT/FinalLinks/Reports.aspx?dbName=dbBBRMALPINETX&type=CDMWithoutLabel&fileType=CSV