HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
204x
the federal fair-price benchmark
17,192
42 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WESTcharges 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 coronary angiography during congenital heart catheterization (List separatel | 93563 | $17,384 | $50 | +$17,334 |
| 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 |
| Placement of radiotherapy afterloading expandable catheter (single or multichannel) into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following partial mastectomy, includes imaging guidance; c | 19297 | $25,000 | $83 | +$24,917 |
| Evaluation of cardiovascular function with tilt table evaluation, with continuous ECG monitoring and intermittent blood pressure monitoring, with or without pharmacological intervention | 93660 | $43,890 | $168 | +$43,722 |
| 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; allogeneic | 38205 | $13,835 | $69 | +$13,766 |
About HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST Pricing
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST in Houston, TX charges 204x 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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