HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER Pricing Analysis
1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
207x
the federal fair-price benchmark
17,188
42 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTERcharges 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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection procedure during cardiac catheterization including imaging supervision, interpretation, and report; for selective opacification of aortocoronary venous or arterial bypass graft(s) (eg, aorto | 93564 | $17,384 | $53 | +$17,331 |
| Transcatheter placement of radiation delivery device for subsequent coronary intravascular brachytherapy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 92974 | $43,890 | $139 | +$43,751 |
| Catheterization, umbilical artery, newborn, for diagnosis or therapy | 36660 | $16,207 | $57 | +$16,150 |
| Ligation or transection of fallopian tube(s) when done at the time of cesarean delivery or intra-abdominal surgery (not a separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure | 58611 | $16,207 | $65 | +$16,142 |
| Catheter aspiration (separate procedure); tracheobronchial with fiberscope, bedside | 31725 | $16,207 | $70 | +$16,137 |
| Bypass graft; composite, prosthetic and vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 35681 | $16,207 | $72 | +$16,135 |
| Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), open, intra-abdominal, intrapelvic, and/or retroperitoneum, including image guidance, if performed | 49412 | $16,207 | $74 | +$16,133 |
| Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous | 38206 | $13,835 | $67 | +$13,768 |
| Implantation of brain intracavitary chemotherapy agent (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 61517 | $16,207 | $79 | +$16,128 |
About HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER Pricing
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER in Houston, TX charges 207x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 42procedures 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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