Valley Regional Medical Center
Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX publishes cash prices for 200 common procedures listed here, from its own machine-readable price file updated Sep 1, 2026. Compared with other hospitals in the state, its outpatient cash prices are above the Texas median for 194 of 198 procedures and below it for 4. By typical cash price it ranks #237 of 240 Texas hospitals, cheapest first. Click a procedure to compare it with other hospitals nearby.
100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526 Collected Sep 27, 2026 Source price file (956) 350-7000
Acute care hospital Emergency department CMS star rating 2 of 5 CCN 450662 · CMS hospital register
The price file shows no self-pay discount
For 292 of the 292 prices listed here, the cash price in Valley Regional Medical Center's file equals its full list price (chargemaster), so the file publishes no self-pay discount. That is why it compares as expensive. Many hospitals still reduce bills for uninsured patients or offer financial assistance based on income: before a planned visit, ask the billing office for its self-pay rate and discount policy in writing.
CMS price transparency record
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enforces the rule that makes hospitals publish their prices. Its public enforcement list shows 2 actions for a hospital named Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX:
- Feb 14, 2024 Met requirements
- May 6, 2025 Met requirements
Met requirements: CMS reviewed the hospital and found it met the requirements, so no further action was taken.
A notice records a step in a CMS review; it is not a court finding. Source: CMS, Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, actions through Jul 31, 2026.
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 DOP ART 1-2 LEVELS BIL | $1,593.82 | $1,593.82 | $111.57–$1,354.75 | 126% above | — |
| Barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast) CPT 74220 XR ESOPHAGUS | $3,974.18 | $3,974.18 | $278.19–$3,378.05 | 693% above | — |
| Barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast) CPT 74220 Radiologic examination, esophagus, including scout chest radiograph(s) and delayed image(s), when performed; single-contrast (eg, barium) study | $3,974.18 | $3,974.18 | $101.90 | 693% above | — |
| Bone scan, whole body (nuclear medicine) CPT 78306 NM BONE WHOLE BODY | $2,036.19 | $2,036.19 | $142.53–$1,730.76 | 12% above | — |
| CT angiography of the chest (CTA), for blood clots in the lungs CPT 71275 CTA CHEST | $11,646.61 | $11,646.61 | $815.26–$9,899.62 | 257% above | — |
| CT angiography of the heart arteries with contrast dye (coronary CTA), including calcium score CPT 75574 CT HEART W CN ART/GRAFTS | $5,466.26 | $5,466.26 | $300.00–$4,646.32 | 228% above | — |
| CT of the heart without contrast dye to measure coronary calcium CPT 75571 CT HEART WO CN W QUAN CA | $3,749.06 | $3,749.06 | $262.43–$3,186.70 | 1722% above | — |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, no contrast dye CPT 74176 CT ABD&PELVIS W/O CONT | $14,507.02 | $14,507.02 | $1,015.49–$12,330.97 | 332% above | — |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, with contrast dye CPT 74177 CT ABD&PELVIS W/CONT | $21,892.93 | $21,892.93 | $1,532.51–$18,608.99 | 463% above | — |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without and then with contrast dye CPT 74178 CT ABD&PELVIS W&WO CONT | $23,758.47 | $23,758.47 | $1,663.09–$20,194.70 | 469% above | — |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast CPT 74160 CT ABDOMEN W/CONT | $17,475.14 | $17,475.14 | $1,223.26–$14,853.87 | 555% above | — |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast CPT 74150 CT ABDOMEN W/O CONT | $17,002.40 | $17,002.40 | $1,190.17–$14,452.04 | 697% above | — |
| CT scan of the face and sinuses, no contrast dye CPT 70486 CT MAXIFAC W/O CNT | $11,402.74 | $11,402.74 | $798.19–$9,692.33 | 571% above | — |
| CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye CPT 70450 CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONT | $13,374.52 | $13,374.52 | $936.22–$11,368.34 | 587% above | — |
| CT scan of the head with contrast CPT 70460 CT HEAD/BRAIN W/CONT | $16,356.11 | $16,356.11 | $1,144.93–$13,902.69 | 709% above | — |
| CT scan of the head without and with contrast CPT 70470 CT HD/BR W&W/O CONT | $21,792.69 | $21,792.69 | $1,525.49–$18,523.79 | 837% above | — |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast CPT 72131 CT L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST | $15,962.67 | $15,962.67 | $1,117.39–$13,568.27 | 608% above | — |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye CPT 72125 CT C-SPINE W/O CONTRAST | $15,593.14 | $15,593.14 | $1,091.52–$13,254.17 | 638% above | — |
| CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast dye CPT 72193 CT PELVIS W/CONTRAST | $14,560.87 | $14,560.87 | $1,019.26–$12,376.74 | 547% above | — |
| Carotid artery ultrasound (duplex), both sides of the neck CPT 93880 DUP EXTRACRANIAL BIL | $5,793.09 | $5,793.09 | $300.00–$4,924.13 | 300% above | — |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views CPT 71046 CHEST XRAY 2 V | $1,895.71 | $1,895.71 | $132.70–$1,611.35 | 359% above | — |
| Chest X-ray, single view CPT 71045 CHEST XRAY 1 V | $1,620.78 | $1,620.78 | $113.45–$1,377.66 | 365% above | — |
| Complete ultrasound of the back of the abdomen, such as both kidneys CPT 76770 US RETROPERITONEAL COM | $3,145.19 | $3,145.19 | $220.16–$2,673.41 | 324% above | — |
| DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine CPT 77080 DXA BONE DENSITY AXIAL | $992.41 | $992.41 | $69.47–$843.55 | 139% above | — |
| Diagnostic CT scan of the chest, no contrast dye CPT 71250 CT CHEST W/O CONTRAST | $13,283.27 | $13,283.27 | $929.83–$11,290.78 | 578% above | — |
| Diagnostic CT scan of the chest, with contrast dye CPT 71260 CT CHEST W/CONTRAST | $16,221.47 | $16,221.47 | $1,135.50–$13,788.25 | 620% above | — |
| Diagnostic mammogram, both breasts both sides CPT 77066 MAMMO DIAG CAD BI | $1,651.90 | $1,651.90 | $115.63–$1,404.12 | — | — |
| Diagnostic mammogram, one breast CPT 77065 MAMMO DIAG CAD UNI | $870.83 | $870.83 | $60.96–$740.21 | 220% above | — |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg arteries, both legs CPT 93925 DUP LE ART BIL | $4,456.68 | $4,456.68 | $300.00–$3,788.18 | 95% above | — |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg veins, both legs CPT 93970 DUP VEIN BIL | $4,105.00 | $4,105.00 | $287.35–$3,489.25 | 98% above | — |
| Echocardiogram through the chest wall, complete, with Doppler CPT 93306 ECHO2D COMP W CF DOP | $1,613.84 | $1,613.84 | $112.97–$1,371.76 | 38% below | — |
| Echocardiogram through the chest wall, complete, with Doppler CPT 93306 Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, complete, with spectral Doppler echocardiography, and with color flow Doppler echoc | $1,613.84 | $1,613.84 | $443.12–$790.02 | 38% below | — |
| HIDA scan: nuclear imaging of the liver, bile ducts and gallbladder CPT 78226 Hepatobiliary system imaging, including gallbladder when present; | $5,937.86 | $5,937.86 | $328.20 | 254% above | — |
| HIDA scan: nuclear imaging of the liver, bile ducts and gallbladder CPT 78226 HEPA IMAG INCL GB | $5,937.86 | $5,937.86 | $300.00–$5,047.18 | 254% above | — |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound of one organ or area, such as the gallbladder CPT 76705 US ABDOMEN LTD | $4,044.45 | $4,044.45 | $283.11–$3,437.78 | 502% above | — |
| Low-dose CT of the chest for lung cancer screening, no contrast dye CPT 71271 LUNG CA SCREEN WO CON | $820.00 | $820.00 | $57.40–$697.00 | 241% above | — |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast CPT 74181 MRI ABDOMEN W/O CONT | $20,037.47 | $20,037.47 | $1,402.62–$17,031.85 | 778% above | — |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast CPT 74181 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, abdomen; without contrast material(s) | $20,037.47 | $20,037.47 | $208.93 | 778% above | — |
| MRI of the abdomen, without and then with contrast dye CPT 74183 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, abdomen; without contrast material(s), followed by with contrast material(s) and further sequences | $23,199.77 | $23,199.77 | $361.60 | 611% above | — |
| MRI of the abdomen, without and then with contrast dye CPT 74183 MRI ABDOMEN W&WO CONT | $23,199.77 | $23,199.77 | $1,623.98–$19,719.80 | 611% above | — |
| MRI of the brain, no contrast dye CPT 70551 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material | $23,251.59 | $23,251.59 | $208.23 | 958% above | — |
| MRI of the brain, no contrast dye CPT 70551 MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST | $23,251.59 | $23,251.59 | $1,627.61–$19,763.85 | 958% above | — |
| MRI of the brain, with and without contrast dye CPT 70553 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences | $26,933.57 | $26,933.57 | $339.46 | 792% above | — |
| MRI of the brain, with and without contrast dye CPT 70553 MRI BRAIN W&WO CONT | $26,933.57 | $26,933.57 | $1,885.35–$22,893.53 | 792% above | — |
| MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye CPT 72148 MRI L-SPINE W/O CONT | $21,919.61 | $21,919.61 | $1,534.37–$18,631.67 | 858% above | — |
| MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye CPT 72148 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, lumbar; without contrast material | $21,919.61 | $21,919.61 | $203.12 | 858% above | — |
| MRI of the lower back, without and then with contrast dye CPT 72158 MRI L-SPINE W&W/O CONT | $23,042.81 | $23,042.81 | $1,613.00–$19,586.39 | 621% above | — |
| MRI of the lower back, without and then with contrast dye CPT 72158 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences; lumbar | $23,042.81 | $23,042.81 | $340.48 | 621% above | — |
| MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), no contrast dye CPT 72146 MRI T-SPINE W/O CONT | $19,926.24 | $19,926.24 | $1,394.84–$16,937.30 | 827% above | — |
| MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), no contrast dye CPT 72146 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, thoracic; without contrast material | $19,926.24 | $19,926.24 | $202.45–$3,022.00 | 827% above | — |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without and with contrast CPT 72156 MRI C-SPINE W&W/O CONT | $23,042.81 | $23,042.81 | $1,613.00–$19,586.39 | 606% above | — |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without and with contrast CPT 72156 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences; cervical | $23,042.81 | $23,042.81 | $341.15 | 606% above | — |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye CPT 72141 MRI C-SPINE W/O CONT | $21,919.61 | $21,919.61 | $1,534.37–$18,631.67 | 816% above | — |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye CPT 72141 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, spinal canal and contents, cervical; without contrast material | $21,919.61 | $21,919.61 | $202.45 | 816% above | — |
| MRI of the pelvis without and with contrast CPT 72197 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, pelvis; without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences | $21,848.00 | $21,848.00 | $360.24 | 544% above | — |
| MRI of the pelvis without and with contrast CPT 72197 MRI PELVIS W&WO CONT | $21,848.00 | $21,848.00 | $1,529.36–$18,570.80 | 544% above | — |
| MRI of the pelvis, no contrast dye CPT 72195 MRI PELVIS W/O CONT | $20,762.90 | $20,762.90 | $1,453.40–$17,648.47 | 736% above | — |
| MRI of the pelvis, no contrast dye CPT 72195 Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, pelvis; without contrast material(s) | $20,762.90 | $20,762.90 | $238.19 | 736% above | — |
| Pelvic ultrasound (not pregnancy), limited or follow-up CPT 76857 US PELVIC LTD OR FU | $3,629.98 | $3,629.98 | $254.10–$3,085.48 | 601% above | — |
| Pelvic ultrasound through the belly, complete (not pregnancy) CPT 76856 US PELVIC COMPLETE | $6,122.79 | $6,122.79 | $300.00–$5,204.37 | 611% above | — |
| Pregnancy ultrasound after 14 weeks, one baby CPT 76805 US PREG AFTER 1ST TRI | $6,133.25 | $6,133.25 | $300.00–$5,213.26 | 829% above | — |
| Pregnancy ultrasound before 14 weeks, through the belly, one baby CPT 76801 US PREG 1ST TRIMTR | $6,133.25 | $6,133.25 | $300.00–$5,213.26 | 828% above | — |
| Pregnancy ultrasound, limited (heartbeat, position, fluid) CPT 76815 US PREGNANCY LTD | $4,539.72 | $4,539.72 | $300.00–$3,858.76 | 824% above | — |
| Screening mammogram, both breasts both sides CPT 77067 MAMMO SCR CAD BI | $1,497.79 | $1,497.79 | $104.85–$1,273.12 | — | — |
| Swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) CPT 74230 XR SWLW FUNC W/C&V | $3,974.18 | $3,974.18 | $278.19–$3,378.05 | 561% above | — |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound CPT 76830 US TRANSVAGINAL | $8,995.65 | $8,995.65 | $300.00–$7,646.30 | 1260% above | — |
| Transvaginal ultrasound during pregnancy CPT 76817 US PREG UT TRANSVAGINAL | $8,995.65 | $8,995.65 | $300.00–$7,646.30 | 1425% above | — |
| Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete CPT 76700 US ABDOMEN COMPLETE | $6,881.39 | $6,881.39 | $300.00–$5,849.18 | 697% above | — |
| Ultrasound of the scrotum and testicles CPT 76870 US SCROTUM AND CNTS | $5,564.67 | $5,564.67 | $300.00–$4,729.97 | 647% above | — |
| Ultrasound of the soft tissues of the head and neck, such as the thyroid CPT 76536 US HEAD AND NECK | $6,239.49 | $6,239.49 | $300.00–$5,303.57 | 868% above | — |
| Upper GI series (X-ray of esophagus, stomach and duodenum with contrast) CPT 74240 Radiologic examination, upper gastrointestinal tract, including scout abdominal radiograph(s) and delayed image(s), when performed; single-contrast (eg, barium) study | $4,622.19 | $4,622.19 | $127.46–$401.74 | 528% above | — |
| Upper GI series (X-ray of esophagus, stomach and duodenum with contrast) CPT 74240 XR UGI SNGL CONTRAST | $4,622.19 | $4,622.19 | $323.55–$3,928.86 | 528% above | — |
| Vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study CPT 93971 DUP VEIN UNI/LTD | $2,099.63 | $2,099.63 | $146.97–$1,784.69 | 161% above | — |
| X-ray of one hip, 2 or 3 views, with the pelvis when included CPT 73502 XR HIP W PEL UN 2-3 VIEW | $705.41 | $705.41 | $49.38–$599.60 | 74% above | — |
| X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view CPT 74018 ABD XR 1V | $1,806.59 | $1,806.59 | $126.46–$1,535.60 | 433% above | — |
| X-ray of the finger(s), 2 or more views CPT 73140 XR FINGER(S) 2 + V | $1,681.21 | $1,681.21 | $117.68–$1,429.03 | 597% above | — |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views CPT 72100 XR L-SPINE 2/3 VIEWS | $2,788.42 | $2,788.42 | $195.19–$2,370.16 | 487% above | — |
| X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views CPT 72110 XR L-SPINE 4 + VIEWS | $4,498.33 | $4,498.33 | $314.88–$3,823.58 | 589% above | — |
| X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views CPT 72070 XR T-SPINE 2 VIEWS | $1,481.82 | $1,481.82 | $103.73–$1,259.55 | 266% above | — |
| X-ray of the nasal bones, 3 or more views CPT 70160 XR NASAL BONES COMP | $2,101.14 | $2,101.14 | $147.08–$1,785.97 | 621% above | — |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine), 2 or 3 views CPT 72040 XR C-SPINE 2-3 VIEWS | $2,626.80 | $2,626.80 | $183.88–$2,232.78 | 602% above | — |
| X-ray of the pelvis, 1 or 2 views CPT 72170 XR PELVIS 1/2 VIEWS | $2,138.90 | $2,138.90 | $149.72–$1,818.07 | 475% above | — |
| X-ray of the tailbone (sacrum and coccyx), 2 or more views CPT 72220 XR SACRUM/COCCYX 2 + V | $2,240.10 | $2,240.10 | $156.81–$1,904.09 | 583% above | — |
Lab tests
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT (alanine aminotransferase) liver enzyme test CPT 84460 ALT (SGPT) | $861.00 | $861.00 | $60.27–$731.85 | 1364% above | — |
| AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test CPT 84450 AST (SGOT) | $1,315.68 | $1,315.68 | $92.10–$1,118.33 | 2138% above | — |
| Acute hepatitis panel (hepatitis A, B and C) CPT 80074 ACUTE HEPATITIS PANEL | $3,308.04 | $3,308.04 | $231.56–$2,811.83 | 753% above | — |
| Acute hepatitis panel (hepatitis A, B and C) CPT 80074 Acute hepatitis panel This panel must include the following: Hepatitis A antibody (HAAb), IgM antibody (86709) Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), IgM antibody (86705) Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsA | $3,308.04 | $3,308.04 | $8.24 | 753% above | — |
| Allergy blood test, specific IgE, per allergen CPT 86003 ALLERGEN IGE EACH | $149.55 | $149.55 | $10.47–$127.12 | 484% above | — |
| Allergy blood test, specific IgE, per allergen CPT 86003 Allergen specific IgE; quantitative or semiquantitative, crude allergen extract, each | $149.55 | $149.55 | $4.47–$5.22 | 484% above | — |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood test, screen CPT 86038 ANA QUAL SCREEN | $505.04 | $505.04 | $35.35–$429.28 | 390% above | — |
| BNP or NT-proBNP blood test (heart failure marker) CPT 83880 NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE | $1,826.23 | $1,826.23 | $127.84–$1,552.30 | 830% above | — |
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048 BMP TOTAL CALCIUM | $1,995.40 | $1,995.40 | $139.68–$1,696.09 | 682% above | — |
| Biopsy tissue exam by a pathologist (level IV) CPT 88305 CYTOLOGY CELL BLOCK | $196.37 | $196.37 | $13.75–$166.91 | 36% below | — |
| Biopsy tissue exam by a pathologist (level IV) CPT 88305 SURG PATH LEVEL 4 | $1,968.20 | $1,968.20 | $137.77–$1,672.97 | 539% above | — |
| Blood culture for bacteria CPT 87040 CULTURE BLOOD | $1,534.69 | $1,534.69 | $107.43–$1,304.49 | 542% above | — |
| Blood draw from a vein (venipuncture), collection fee only CPT 36415 VENIPUNCTURE | $140.46 | $140.46 | $9.83–$119.39 | 585% above | — |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test CPT 82947 GLUCOSE BLD QN | $876.11 | $876.11 | $61.33–$744.69 | 1679% above | — |
| Blood lead test CPT 83655 LEAD BLOOD | $963.72 | $963.72 | $67.46–$819.16 | 1792% above | — |
| Blood lead test CPT 83655 LEAD URINE | $963.72 | $963.72 | $67.46–$819.16 | 1792% above | — |
| Blood pregnancy test (hCG, qualitative: yes or no) CPT 84703 HCG QUALITATIVE SERUM | $953.13 | $953.13 | $66.72–$810.16 | 428% above | — |
| Blood type test, ABO group only (Rh factor is a separate test) CPT 86900 ABO TYPE | $512.07 | $512.07 | $35.84–$435.26 | 480% above | — |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test, standard (not high-sensitivity) CPT 86140 C-REACTIVE PROTEIN | $549.83 | $549.83 | $38.49–$467.36 | 844% above | — |
| C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) CPT 87493 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); Clostridium difficile, toxin gene(s), amplified probe technique | $456.18 | $456.18 | $31.94–$37.27 | 135% above | — |
| C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) CPT 87493 C DIFF TOX GENE AMP PROB | $456.18 | $456.18 | $31.93–$387.75 | 135% above | — |
| CA 19-9 blood test (tumor marker) CPT 86301 Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 19-9 | $1,593.60 | $1,593.60 | $17.83–$20.81 | 1099% above | — |
| CA 19-9 blood test (tumor marker) CPT 86301 CA 19-9 QN | $1,593.60 | $1,593.60 | $111.55–$1,354.56 | 1099% above | — |
| CA-125 blood test (ovarian cancer marker) CPT 86304 CA 125 QN | $1,368.53 | $1,368.53 | $95.80–$1,163.25 | 753% above | — |
| CA-125 blood test (ovarian cancer marker) CPT 86304 Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 125 | $1,368.53 | $1,368.53 | $17.83–$20.81 | 753% above | — |
| COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) CPT 87635 COVID-19 DNA/RNA AMP | $98.40 | $98.40 | $6.89–$83.64 | 19% above | — |
| Chlamydia test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) CPT 87491 CHLAMYDIA T AMP PROBE | $654.87 | $654.87 | $45.84–$556.64 | 427% above | — |
| Cholesterol and triglycerides (lipid panel) blood test CPT 80061 LIPID PANEL | $1,867.00 | $1,867.00 | $130.69–$1,586.95 | 667% above | — |
| Complete blood count (CBC), no differential CPT 85027 CBC AUTOMATED | $1,108.73 | $1,108.73 | $77.61–$942.42 | 957% above | — |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053 COMP METABOLIC PANEL | $2,339.80 | $2,339.80 | $163.79–$1,988.83 | 546% above | — |
| DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test CPT 82627 DHEA-S | $1,371.55 | $1,371.55 | $96.01–$1,165.82 | 770% above | — |
| DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test CPT 82627 Dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA-S) | $1,371.55 | $1,371.55 | $19.04–$22.23 | 770% above | — |
| Estradiol blood test CPT 82670 ESTRADIOL TOTAL | $1,904.76 | $1,904.76 | $133.33–$1,619.05 | 1157% above | — |
| Estradiol blood test CPT 82670 Estradiol; total | $1,904.76 | $1,904.76 | $23.94–$27.94 | 1157% above | — |
| FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) test CPT 83001 Gonadotropin; follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) | $1,566.42 | $1,566.42 | $15.92–$18.58 | 879% above | — |
| FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) test CPT 83001 FSH | $1,566.42 | $1,566.42 | $109.65–$1,331.46 | 879% above | — |
| Fecal calprotectin (stool inflammation test) CPT 83993 CALPROTECTIN FECAL | $482.99 | $482.99 | $33.81–$410.54 | 126% above | — |
| Fecal calprotectin (stool inflammation test) CPT 83993 Calprotectin, fecal | $482.99 | $482.99 | $16.82 | 126% above | — |
| Ferritin blood test (iron stores) CPT 82728 FERRITIN | $1,225.03 | $1,225.03 | $85.75–$1,041.28 | 1096% above | — |
| Folate (folic acid) blood test CPT 82746 FOLATE (FOLIC ACID) SER | $1,329.26 | $1,329.26 | $93.05–$1,129.87 | 1507% above | — |
| Folate (folic acid) blood test CPT 82746 Folic acid; serum | $1,329.26 | $1,329.26 | $12.60–$14.70 | 1507% above | — |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test CPT 84481 Triiodothyronine T3; free | $861.00 | $861.00 | $14.51 | 466% above | — |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test CPT 84481 T3 FREE | $861.00 | $861.00 | $60.27–$731.85 | 466% above | — |
| Free T4 (free thyroxine) thyroid blood test CPT 84439 T4 FREE | $2,356.42 | $2,356.42 | $164.95–$2,002.96 | 2187% above | — |
| Free testosterone test CPT 84402 TESTOSTERONE FREE | $2,025.60 | $2,025.60 | $141.79–$1,721.76 | 1732% above | — |
| Free testosterone test CPT 84402 Testosterone; free | $2,025.60 | $2,025.60 | $21.82–$25.47 | 1732% above | — |
| General health panel: metabolic panel, blood count and TSH in one order CPT 80050 GEN HEALTH PANEL | $5,193.17 | $5,193.17 | $363.52–$4,414.19 | 1008% above | — |
| General health panel: metabolic panel, blood count and TSH in one order CPT 80050 General health panel This panel must include the following: Comprehensive metabolic panel (80053) Blood count, complete (CBC), automated and automated differential WBC count (85025 or 85027 and 85004) | $5,193.17 | $5,193.17 | $45.36 | 1008% above | — |
| Glucose challenge test (1-hour glucose after a sugar drink) CPT 82950 GLUCOSE 1 HR W GLUCOLA | $953.13 | $953.13 | $66.72–$810.16 | 738% above | — |
| Glucose challenge test (1-hour glucose after a sugar drink) CPT 82950 GLUCOSE 2 HR W GLUCOLA | $953.13 | $953.13 | $66.72–$810.16 | 738% above | — |
| Glucose tolerance test, 3 samples CPT 82951 GTT 1ST 3 SPECIMENS | $1,264.31 | $1,264.31 | $88.50–$1,074.66 | 682% above | — |
| Glucose tolerance test, 3 samples CPT 82951 Glucose; tolerance test (GTT), 3 specimens (includes glucose) | $1,264.31 | $1,264.31 | $10.70–$142.96 | 682% above | — |
| Gonorrhea test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) CPT 87591 GC AMP PROBE | $643.22 | $643.22 | $45.03–$546.74 | 355% above | — |
| H. pylori antibody blood test CPT 86677 H PYLORI AB QUAL | $1,456.14 | $1,456.14 | $101.93–$1,237.72 | 1014% above | — |
| H. pylori antibody blood test CPT 86677 H PYLORI AB QL IGA | $1,487.87 | $1,487.87 | $104.15–$1,264.69 | 1039% above | — |
| H. pylori antibody blood test CPT 86677 H PYLORI AB QL IGM | $1,487.87 | $1,487.87 | $104.15–$1,264.69 | 1039% above | — |
| H. pylori stool antigen test CPT 87338 Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay ºEIA», enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ºELISA», fluorescence immunoassay ºFIA», immunochemiluminometric assay ºIMC | $1,566.42 | $1,566.42 | $12.32 | 1822% above | — |
| H. pylori stool antigen test CPT 87338 H PYLORI AG EIA STOOL | $1,566.42 | $1,566.42 | $109.65–$1,331.46 | 1822% above | — |
| HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative) CPT 87536 HIV 1 VIRAL LOAD | $3,826.15 | $3,826.15 | $267.83–$3,252.23 | 1072% above | — |
| HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative) CPT 87536 HIV 1 RNA QN | $4,102.57 | $4,102.57 | $287.18–$3,487.18 | 1157% above | — |
| HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody test CPT 86703 HIV 1&2 AB QUAL | $219.01 | $219.01 | $15.33–$186.16 | 131% above | — |
| Hemoglobin A1C blood test (average blood sugar over about 3 months) CPT 83036 Hemoglobin; glycosylated (A1C) | $1,018.09 | $1,018.09 | $8.32–$9.71 | 1006% above | — |
| Hemoglobin A1C blood test (average blood sugar over about 3 months) CPT 83036 HEMOGLOBIN A1C | $1,018.09 | $1,018.09 | $71.27–$865.38 | 1006% above | — |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) test, immunity check CPT 86706 HEP B SURFACE AB QUAL | $704.57 | $704.57 | $49.32–$598.88 | 1004% above | — |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test CPT 87340 HEP B S AG EIA QL | $223.56 | $223.56 | $15.65–$190.03 | 183% above | — |
| Hepatitis C antibody blood test (screening) CPT 86803 HEPATITIS C AB QUAL | $1,016.57 | $1,016.57 | $71.16–$864.08 | 1068% above | — |
| Hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test CPT 87522 HEP C RNA QN | $3,089.02 | $3,089.02 | $216.23–$2,625.67 | 870% above | — |
| Hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test CPT 87522 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA); hepatitis C, quantification, includes reverse transcription when performed | $3,089.02 | $3,089.02 | $36.71–$42.84 | 870% above | — |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-1 antibody CPT 86695 HERPES SIMPLEX 1 AB IGG | $592.13 | $592.13 | $41.45–$503.31 | 591% above | — |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-1 antibody CPT 86695 Antibody; herpes simplex, type 1 | $592.13 | $592.13 | $11.30 | 591% above | — |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody CPT 86696 Antibody; herpes simplex, type 2 | $592.13 | $592.13 | $16.57–$19.35 | 557% above | — |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody CPT 86696 HERPES SIMPLEX 2 AB QL | $592.13 | $592.13 | $41.45–$503.31 | 557% above | — |
| High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test CPT 86141 C-reactive protein; high sensitivity (hsCRP) | $335.34 | $335.34 | $11.10 | 321% above | — |
| High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test CPT 86141 C-REACTIVE PROTEIN HS | $335.34 | $335.34 | $23.47–$285.04 | 321% above | — |
| Homocysteine blood test CPT 83090 Homocysteine | $2,217.45 | $2,217.45 | $15.35–$17.92 | 1378% above | — |
| Homocysteine blood test CPT 83090 HOMOCYSTEINE QN | $2,217.45 | $2,217.45 | $155.22–$1,884.83 | 1378% above | — |
| Insulin blood test CPT 83525 INSULIN TOTAL | $848.90 | $848.90 | $59.42–$721.57 | 897% above | — |
| Insulin blood test CPT 83525 Insulin; total | $848.90 | $848.90 | $9.79 | 897% above | — |
| Iron blood test (serum iron) CPT 83540 IRON | $779.44 | $779.44 | $54.56–$662.52 | 776% above | — |
| Iron blood test (serum iron) CPT 83540 IRON LIVER TISSUE QN | $906.31 | $906.31 | $63.44–$770.36 | 918% above | — |
| Kidney function blood test panel CPT 80069 RENAL FUNCTION PANEL | $1,703.87 | $1,703.87 | $119.27–$1,448.29 | 418% above | — |
| LH (luteinizing hormone) test CPT 83002 Gonadotropin; luteinizing hormone (LH) | $1,652.51 | $1,652.51 | $15.87 | 993% above | — |
| LH (luteinizing hormone) test CPT 83002 LH | $1,652.51 | $1,652.51 | $115.68–$1,404.63 | 993% above | — |
| Lipase blood test (pancreas enzyme) CPT 83690 LIPASE | $1,055.85 | $1,055.85 | $73.91–$897.47 | 974% above | — |
| Liver function blood test panel CPT 80076 HEPATIC FUNCTION PANEL | $2,129.84 | $2,129.84 | $149.09–$1,810.36 | 640% above | — |
| Magnesium blood test CPT 83735 MAGNESIUM BLD | $907.82 | $907.82 | $63.55–$771.65 | 1874% above | — |
| Measles (rubeola) antibody test CPT 86765 RUBEOLA IGG | $1,122.33 | $1,122.33 | $78.56–$953.98 | 4176% above | — |
| Measles (rubeola) antibody test CPT 86765 Antibody; rubeola | $1,122.33 | $1,122.33 | $11.04 | 4176% above | — |
| Mono test (heterophile antibody, Monospot) CPT 86308 MONO SCR (HETEROPHILE) | $907.82 | $907.82 | $63.55–$771.65 | 844% above | — |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, free CPT 84154 PROS SPEC AG FREE | $1,433.49 | $1,433.49 | $100.34–$1,218.47 | 1167% above | — |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, free CPT 84154 Prostate specific antigen (PSA); free | $1,433.49 | $1,433.49 | $15.76–$18.39 | 1167% above | — |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, total CPT 84153 PROS SPEC AG (PSA) TOTAL | $1,427.44 | $1,427.44 | $99.92–$1,213.32 | 1621% above | — |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test CPT 83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) | $2,141.93 | $2,141.93 | $35.37 | 864% above | — |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test CPT 83970 PARATHORMONE (PTH) | $2,141.93 | $2,141.93 | $149.94–$1,820.64 | 864% above | — |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) clotting test CPT 85730 PTT | $752.23 | $752.23 | $52.66–$639.40 | 1309% above | — |
| Progesterone blood test CPT 84144 Progesterone | $1,489.37 | $1,489.37 | $17.87 | 1129% above | — |
| Progesterone blood test CPT 84144 PROGESTERONE | $1,489.37 | $1,489.37 | $104.26–$1,265.96 | 1129% above | — |
| Prolactin blood test CPT 84146 Prolactin | $1,762.78 | $1,762.78 | $16.61–$19.38 | 1362% above | — |
| Prolactin blood test CPT 84146 PROLACTIN | $1,762.78 | $1,762.78 | $123.39–$1,498.36 | 1362% above | — |
| Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test CPT 85610 PROTIME | $907.82 | $907.82 | $63.55–$771.65 | 1821% above | — |
| Rapid drug screen read by eye (cup, dipstick or card), per day CPT 80305 DRUG SCR DOO MANUAL READ | $2,061.87 | $2,061.87 | $144.33–$1,752.59 | 1272% above | — |
| Rheumatoid factor (RF) test CPT 86431 RA QN | $549.83 | $549.83 | $38.49–$467.36 | 890% above | — |
| Rheumatoid factor (RF) test CPT 86431 Rheumatoid factor; quantitative | $549.83 | $549.83 | $4.86 | 890% above | — |
| Rubella antibody test (immunity check) CPT 86762 RUBELLA IGM | $592.13 | $592.13 | $41.45–$503.31 | 1409% above | — |
| Rubella antibody test (immunity check) CPT 86762 RUBELLA IGG | $861.00 | $861.00 | $60.27–$731.85 | 2094% above | — |
| Rubella antibody test (immunity check) CPT 86762 RUBELLA AB QUAL | $1,123.84 | $1,123.84 | $78.67–$955.26 | 2764% above | — |
| Semen analysis: volume, sperm count, motility and morphology CPT 89320 SEMEN ANALYSIS COMPLETE | $1,433.49 | $1,433.49 | $100.34–$1,218.47 | 764% above | — |
| Semen analysis: volume, sperm count, motility and morphology CPT 89320 Semen analysis; volume, count, motility, and differential | $1,433.49 | $1,433.49 | $12.31 | 764% above | — |
| Stool ova and parasites exam CPT 87177 O&P SMEAR CONC ID | $1,084.57 | $1,084.57 | $75.92–$921.88 | 957% above | — |
| Stool test for hidden blood (guaiac FOBT) CPT 82270 OCCULT BLD SCN 3 SPEC | $504.51 | $504.51 | $35.32–$428.83 | 1026% above | — |
| Syphilis screening blood test, non-treponemal (RPR or VDRL), yes/no result CPT 86592 VDRL CSF QUAL | $463.74 | $463.74 | $32.46–$394.18 | 725% above | — |
| Syphilis screening blood test, non-treponemal (RPR or VDRL), yes/no result CPT 86592 RPR QUAL | $654.06 | $654.06 | $45.78–$555.95 | 1063% above | — |
| TB blood test measuring immune response (IGRA, gamma interferon) CPT 86480 Tuberculosis test, cell mediated immunity antigen response measurement; gamma interferon | $496.95 | $496.95 | $53.10 | 126% above | — |
| TB blood test measuring immune response (IGRA, gamma interferon) CPT 86480 TB GAMMA INTERFERON RESP | $496.95 | $496.95 | $34.79–$422.41 | 126% above | — |
| Testosterone blood test, total (not free testosterone) CPT 84403 TESTOSTERONE TOTAL | $2,805.04 | $2,805.04 | $196.35–$2,384.28 | 2145% above | — |
| Testosterone blood test, total (not free testosterone) CPT 84403 Testosterone; total | $2,805.04 | $2,805.04 | $22.11–$25.81 | 2145% above | — |
| Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody test CPT 86376 LIVER-KIDNEY MICRO AB | $1,185.76 | $1,185.76 | $83.00–$1,007.90 | 1115% above | — |
| Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody test CPT 86376 THYROID PEROXIDASE AB | $2,129.84 | $2,129.84 | $149.09–$1,810.36 | 2082% above | — |
| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test CPT 84443 TSH | $1,743.15 | $1,743.15 | $122.02–$1,481.68 | 1237% above | — |
| Uric acid blood test CPT 84550 URIC ACID BLD | $835.32 | $835.32 | $58.47–$710.02 | 652% above | — |
| Urinalysis with microscope exam, automated CPT 81001 UA W MICRO AUTO | $380.66 | $380.66 | $26.65–$323.56 | 225% above | — |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, automated CPT 81003 PROTEIN UR QUAL AUTO | $190.32 | $190.32 | $13.32–$161.77 | 253% above | — |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, automated CPT 81003 SPEC GRAV UR AUTO | $212.99 | $212.99 | $14.91–$181.04 | 295% above | — |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, automated CPT 81003 PH UR AUTO | $234.13 | $234.13 | $16.39–$199.01 | 334% above | — |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, automated CPT 81003 KETONES UR AUTO | $379.13 | $379.13 | $26.54–$322.26 | 603% above | — |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, automated CPT 81003 UA W O MICRO AUTO | $549.83 | $549.83 | $38.49–$467.36 | 920% above | — |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, manual CPT 81002 Urinalysis, by dip stick or tablet reagent for bilirubin, glucose, hemoglobin, ketones, leukocytes, nitrite, pH, protein, specific gravity, urobilinogen, any number of these constituents; non-automate | $190.32 | $190.32 | $2.98–$3.48 | 432% above | — |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, manual CPT 81002 BLOOD URINE MANUAL | $190.32 | $190.32 | $13.32–$161.77 | 432% above | — |
| Urine pregnancy test, read by color change CPT 81025 PREG URINE QUAL BY DOO | $1,119.29 | $1,119.29 | $78.35–$951.40 | 1142% above | — |
| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) blood test CPT 82607 Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12); | $1,206.91 | $1,206.91 | $12.92 | 1230% above | — |
| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) blood test CPT 82607 VITAMIN B12 | $1,206.91 | $1,206.91 | $84.48–$1,025.87 | 1230% above | — |
| Vitamin D blood test, 25-hydroxy (the standard vitamin D level test) CPT 82306 Vitamin D; 25 hydroxy, includes fraction(s), if performed | $2,089.04 | $2,089.04 | $25.36–$29.60 | 1672% above | — |
| Vitamin D blood test, 25-hydroxy (the standard vitamin D level test) CPT 82306 VITAMIN D 25OH W/WO FRAC | $2,089.04 | $2,089.04 | $146.23–$1,775.68 | 1672% above | — |
| Zinc blood test CPT 84630 ZINC BLOOD | $830.79 | $830.79 | $58.16–$706.17 | 1104% above | — |
| Zinc blood test CPT 84630 Zinc | $830.79 | $830.79 | $9.76–$11.39 | 1104% above | — |
| hCG pregnancy hormone blood test, quantitative (measures the level) CPT 84702 HCG BETA QUANTITATIVE | $1,826.23 | $1,826.23 | $127.84–$1,552.30 | 1525% above | — |
Surgery and procedures
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac catheterization with coronary angiogram CPT 93458 CTH PLC/INJ LHC & L VENT | $50,453.92 | $50,453.92 | $300.00–$42,885.83 | 325% above | — |
| Cardioversion, elective (restoring heart rhythm) CPT 92960 CARDIOVERSION EXTERNAL | $3,528.94 | $3,528.94 | $247.03–$2,999.60 | 108% above | — |
| Cardioversion, elective (restoring heart rhythm) CPT 92960 Cardioversion, elective, electrical conversion of arrhythmia; external | $3,528.94 | $3,528.94 | $987.09–$4,352.00 | 108% above | — |
| Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation CPT 93656 COM EP REPO CTH TX AFIB | $128,573.82 | $128,573.82 | $300.00–$109,287.75 | 252% above | — |
| Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation CPT 93656 Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with transseptal catheterizations, insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters, induction or attempted induction of an arrhythmia including without Cardiac Cath | $128,573.82 | $128,573.82 | $5,591.00 | 252% above | — |
| Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation CPT 93656 Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with transseptal catheterizations, insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters, induction or attempted induction of an arrhythmia including with Cardiac Cath | $128,573.82 | $128,573.82 | $7,818.00 | 252% above | — |
| Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation CPT 93656 Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with transseptal catheterizations, insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters, induction or attempted induction of an arrhythmia including | $128,573.82 | $128,573.82 | $10,185.00–$58,649.22 | 252% above | — |
| Left heart catheterization, diagnostic one side CPT 93452 CATH HRT LT/INJ L VENT | $50,453.92 | $50,453.92 | $300.00–$42,885.83 | 412% above | — |
| Pacemaker implant (dual chamber) CPT 33208 Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular | $22,486.09 | $22,486.09 | $5,263.00–$46,963.00 | 18% above | — |
| Pacemaker implant (dual chamber) CPT 33208 INS PACEMAKER ATR/VENT | $22,486.09 | $22,486.09 | $300.00–$19,113.18 | 18% above | — |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic CPT 62270 Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; | $4,871.77 | $4,871.77 | $282.06–$4,352.00 | 366% above | — |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic CPT 62270 PUNCTURE LUMBAR DX | $4,871.77 | $4,871.77 | $300.00–$4,141.00 | 366% above | — |
Doctor visits and therapy
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood transfusion (giving blood or blood components) CPT 36430 BLOOD TRANSFUSION | $2,583.90 | $2,583.90 | $180.87–$2,196.32 | 174% above | — |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction CPT 94640 SPUTIND | $398.62 | $398.62 | $27.90–$600.00 | 96% above | — |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction CPT 94640 INH TX AC AWY OBST | $411.49 | $411.49 | $28.80–$600.00 | 102% above | — |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction CPT 94640 MDI VENT | $505.74 | $505.74 | $35.40–$600.00 | 149% above | — |
| Chemotherapy IV infusion, first hour CPT 96413 CHEMO IV SING/IN DR 1 HR | $1,595.11 | $1,595.11 | $111.66–$1,355.84 | 161% above | — |
| Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes CPT 99291 CRIT CARE 1ST 30-74 MINS | $9,758.25 | $9,758.25 | $2,049.23–$8,294.51 | 277% above | — |
| EEG (brain wave test), awake and drowsy, routine CPT 95816 EEG REC AW & DROWSY | $890.15 | $890.15 | $62.31–$756.63 | 9% below | — |
| EEG (brain wave test), awake and drowsy, routine CPT 95816 Electroencephalogram (EEG); including recording awake and drowsy | $890.15 | $890.15 | $1,015.86–$1,811.15 | 9% below | — |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93005 EKG TRACING ONLY | $2,019.57 | $2,019.57 | $141.37–$1,716.63 | 582% above | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 of 5, minor problem that may not need a doctor CPT 99281 LVL 1 EMER DEPT | $1,464.80 | $1,464.80 | $307.61–$1,245.08 | 410% above | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 of 5, straightforward problem CPT 99282 LVL 2 EMER DEPT | $1,926.65 | $1,926.65 | $404.60–$1,637.65 | 300% above | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 of 5, low-complexity problem CPT 99283 LVL 3 EMER DEPT | $2,871.69 | $2,871.69 | $603.05–$2,440.94 | 249% above | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 of 5, moderate-complexity problem CPT 99284 LVL 4 EMER DEPT | $5,074.22 | $5,074.22 | $1,065.59–$4,313.09 | 273% above | — |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 of 5, high-complexity problem CPT 99285 LVL 5 EMER DEPT | $8,342.21 | $8,342.21 | $1,751.86–$7,090.88 | 258% above | — |
| Exercise stress test, tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93017 Cardiovascular stress test using maximal or submaximal treadmill or bicycle exercise, continuous electrocardiographic monitoring, and/or pharmacological stress; tracing only, without interpretation an | $6,702.71 | $6,702.71 | $827.64–$1,475.57 | 366% above | — |
| Exercise stress test, tracing only, the hospital charge CPT 93017 STRESS TEST | $6,702.71 | $6,702.71 | $300.00–$5,697.30 | 366% above | — |
| IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes CPT 96360 IV HYDRAT INIT UP TO 1HR | $2,643.09 | $2,643.09 | $185.02–$2,246.63 | 441% above | — |
| IV infusion of a medicine, first hour CPT 96365 IV INITIAL UP TO 1 HOUR | $2,375.20 | $2,375.20 | $166.26–$2,018.92 | 369% above | — |
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle, for treatment or testing CPT 96372 INJECTION IM OR SQ | $397.20 | $397.20 | $27.80–$600.00 | 136% above | — |
| Nerve conduction study, 7 or 8 nerve studies CPT 95910 NERVE COND 7-8 STDS | $1,196.24 | $1,196.24 | $83.74–$1,016.80 | 15% above | — |
| Nerve conduction study, 7 or 8 nerve studies CPT 95910 Nerve conduction studies; 7-8 studies | $1,196.24 | $1,196.24 | $287.56–$512.69 | 15% above | — |
| New patient office visit, about 30 minutes CPT 99203 OP VISIT LEVEL 3 NP | $908.53 | $908.53 | $158.99–$772.25 | 255% above | — |
| New patient office visit, about 45 minutes CPT 99204 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. Wh | $614.00 | $614.00 | $428.96–$764.78 | 91% above | — |
| New patient office visit, about 45 minutes CPT 99204 OP VISIT LEVEL 4 NP | $614.00 | $614.00 | $42.98–$600.00 | 91% above | — |
| New patient office visit, about 60 minutes CPT 99205 OP VISIT LEVEL 5 NP | $868.00 | $868.00 | $60.76–$737.80 | 158% above | — |
| New patient office visit, about 60 minutes CPT 99205 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making. When u | $868.00 | $868.00 | $559.79–$998.04 | 158% above | — |
| Nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes CPT 97802 Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes | $38.17 | $38.17 | $30.30–$201.72 | 35% below | — |
| Nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes CPT 97802 MNT INIT ASSESS EA 15MIN | $38.17 | $38.17 | $2.67–$600.00 | 35% below | — |
| Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT 97165 Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity, requiring these components: An occupational profile and medical and therapy history, which includes a brief history including review of medical and/or | $463.74 | $463.74 | $97.73–$1,026.28 | 73% above | — |
| Physical therapy evaluation, high complexity (typically about 45 minutes) CPT 97163 Physical therapy evaluation: high complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 3 or more personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination | $1,137.42 | $1,137.42 | $95.19–$1,019.48 | 273% above | — |
| Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity (typically about 20 minutes) CPT 97161 Physical therapy evaluation: low complexity, requiring these components: A history with no personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination of body system(s) using st | $379.13 | $379.13 | $95.19–$1,019.48 | 60% above | — |
| Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity (typically about 30 minutes) CPT 97162 Physical therapy evaluation: moderate complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination o | $758.29 | $758.29 | $95.19–$1,019.48 | 166% above | — |
| Quit-smoking counseling, 3 to 10 minutes CPT 99406 SMOKECESS 3-10 MIN | $296.84 | $296.84 | $20.78–$600.00 | 533% above | — |
| Quit-smoking counseling, 3 to 10 minutes CPT 99406 Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit; intermediate, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes | $296.84 | $296.84 | $41.23–$73.52 | 533% above | — |
| Returning patient office visit, high complexity or 40+ minutes CPT 99215 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision makin | $614.00 | $614.00 | $368.86–$657.62 | 98% above | — |
| Returning patient office visit, high complexity or 40+ minutes CPT 99215 OP VISIT LEVEL 5 EST | $614.00 | $614.00 | $42.98–$600.00 | 98% above | — |
| Returning patient office visit, low complexity or 20+ minutes CPT 99213 OP VISIT LEVEL 3 EST | $376.00 | $376.00 | $26.32–$600.00 | 78% above | — |
| Returning patient office visit, moderate complexity or 30+ minutes CPT 99214 OP VISIT LEVEL 4 EST | $908.53 | $908.53 | $158.99–$772.25 | 231% above | — |
| Returning patient office visit, straightforward problem or 10+ minutes CPT 99212 OP VISIT LEVEL 2 EST | $709.83 | $709.83 | $124.22–$603.36 | 333% above | — |
| Speech and language evaluation CPT 92523 Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language) | $1,518.07 | $1,518.07 | $220.77–$2,194.65 | 259% above | — |
| Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010 SPIROMETRY | $1,436.13 | $1,436.13 | $100.53–$1,220.71 | 267% above | — |
| Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010 Spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, expiratory flow rate measurement(s), with or without maximal voluntary ventilation | $1,436.13 | $1,436.13 | $452.40–$806.58 | 267% above | — |
| Spirometry before and after a bronchodilator CPT 94060 Bronchodilation responsiveness, spirometry as in 94010, pre- and post-bronchodilator administration | $3,610.13 | $3,610.13 | $154.38–$275.23 | 474% above | — |
| Spirometry before and after a bronchodilator CPT 94060 BRONCH EV SPIR PRE/POST | $3,610.13 | $3,610.13 | $252.71–$3,068.61 | 474% above | — |
| Therapeutic phlebotomy (removing blood as treatment) CPT 99195 THERAPEUTIC PHLEB | $571.07 | $571.07 | $39.97–$600.00 | 129% above | — |
Vaccines
| Procedure | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | vs Texas | Off list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flu shot, standard dose, preservative-free, for age 6 months and older CPT 90656 FLUZONE TRI 0.5 ML PF IM | $97.94 | $97.94 | $6.86–$83.25 | 105% above | — |
| Flu shot, standard dose, preservative-free, for age 6 months and older CPT 90656 FLUVAC IIV3 PF 0.5 ML IM | $105.78 | $105.78 | $7.40–$89.91 | 122% above | — |
| High-dose flu shot, preservative-free, mainly for age 65 and older CPT 90662 FLUZONE HD PF IM | $289.30 | $289.30 | $20.25–$245.91 | 94% above | — |
| High-dose flu shot, preservative-free, mainly for age 65 and older CPT 90662 FLUVAC HIGH-DOSE PF IM | $312.44 | $312.44 | $21.87–$265.57 | 109% above | — |
| High-dose flu shot, preservative-free, mainly for age 65 and older CPT 90662 FLUVAC IIV INC ANT 0.7IM | $347.75 | $347.75 | $24.34–$295.59 | 133% above | — |
| Meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero), 2-dose schedule CPT 90620 MENB-4C 2 DOSE IM | $625.43 | $625.43 | $43.78–$531.62 | 3% above | — |
| Meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero), 2-dose schedule CPT 90620 BEXSERO VAC IM | $1,309.17 | $1,309.17 | $91.64–$1,112.79 | 116% above | — |
| Pneumonia vaccine, 23-valent polysaccharide (Pneumovax 23) CPT 90732 PPSV23 VAC IMSQ | $654.51 | $654.51 | $45.82–$556.33 | 147% above | — |
| Pneumonia vaccine, 23-valent polysaccharide (Pneumovax 23) CPT 90732 Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, 23-valent (PPSV23), adult or immunosuppressed patient dosage, when administered to individuals 2 years or older, for subcutaneous or intramuscular use | $654.51 | $654.51 | $173.49–$343.56 | 147% above | — |
| RSV antibody shot for infants, seasonal dose (0.5 mL) CPT 90380 RSV MAB SEASONAL 0.5MLIM | $1,347.19 | $1,347.19 | $94.30–$1,145.11 | 34% above | — |
| RSV antibody shot for infants, seasonal dose (0.5 mL) CPT 90380 Respiratory syncytial virus, monoclonal antibody, seasonal dose; 0.5 mL dosage, for intramuscular use | $1,347.19 | $1,347.19 | $1,178.22 | 34% above | — |
| Rabies vaccine, one dose CPT 90675 RABIES VAC IM | $2,824.58 | $2,824.58 | $197.72–$2,400.89 | 175% above | — |
| Rabies vaccine, one dose CPT 90675 Rabies vaccine, for intramuscular use | $2,824.58 | $2,824.58 | $520.11 | 175% above | — |
| Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough), age 7 and older CPT 90715 TDAP VAC >=7YRS IM | $737.41 | $737.41 | $51.62–$626.80 | 344% above | — |
| Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough), age 7 and older CPT 90715 Tetanus, diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap), when administered to individuals 7 years or older, for intramuscular use | $737.41 | $737.41 | $58.49–$143.05 | 344% above | — |
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit CPT 90471 IMMUNIZ ADMIN SGL | $249.78 | $249.78 | $17.48–$600.00 | 222% above | — |