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23330 Emergency Center, LLC d/b/a/ Elite Hospital Kingwood Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

B

Below Average Cost

Price Multiplier

21x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

1,015

145 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 21x the government benchmark — more expensive than average. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $2,100 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where 23330 Emergency Center, LLC d/b/a/ Elite Hospital Kingwoodcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Removal of impacted vaginal foreign body (separate procedure) under anesthesia (other than local)57415$13,637$156+$13,480
Computed tomography thoracic spine; without contrast material72128$9,477$130+$9,347
Insertion of wire or pin with application of skeletal traction including removal (separate procedure)20650$15,871$250+$15,622
Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion curettage)65435$4,850$84+$4,767
Computed tomography lumbar spine; without contrast material72131$7,474$130+$7,344
Incision and drainage of epididymis testis and/or scrotal space (eg abscess or hematoma)54700$11,028$200+$10,828
Computed tomography abdomen and pelvis; without contrast material74176$9,517$183+$9,334
Computed tomography head or brain; without contrast material70450$5,224$107+$5,118
Echocardiography transthoracic real-time with image documentation (2D) includes M-mode recording when performed complete with spectral Doppler echocardiography and with color flow Doppler echocardiography93306$9,389$197+$9,192
Incision and drainage of hematoma seroma or fluid collection10140$8,088$174+$7,914
Laryngoscopy direct operative with foreign body removal;31530$7,942$173+$7,769
Magnetic resonance (eg proton) imaging spinal canal and contents thoracic; without contrast material72146$8,710$190+$8,520
Magnetic resonance (eg proton) imaging spinal canal and contents lumbar; without contrast material72148$8,645$192+$8,453
Computed tomography pelvis; without contrast material72192$5,453$133+$5,320
Injection anesthetic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch64450$3,260$81+$3,179
Computed tomography thoracic spine; without contrast material followed by contrast material(s) and further sections72130$7,766$198+$7,568
Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; simple20520$8,088$230+$7,858
Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older36569$3,017$86+$2,931
Excision benign lesion including margins except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere) trunk arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm11404$8,088$231+$7,857
Injection(s) diagnostic or therapeutic agent paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) cervical or thoracic; single level64490$7,060$205+$6,855

About 23330 Emergency Center, LLC d/b/a/ Elite Hospital Kingwood Pricing

23330 Emergency Center, LLC d/b/a/ Elite Hospital Kingwood in Kingwood, TX charges about 21x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 145procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.

What this means for your bill

If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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