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Heart of Texas Healthcare System Pricing Analysis

TX

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

, TX

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Fairness Grade

B

Below average prices

Price Multiplier

16x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

554

150 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 16x the federal benchmark — pricier than average.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $1,600 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 Heart of Texas Healthcare System charges 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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Hths Colonoscopy With Resection45390$10,407$290+$10,116
Hths Egd W/biopsy44361$5,995$141+$5,854

About Heart of Texas Healthcare System

Heart of Texas Healthcare System in TX, TX charges about 16x the federal benchmark — pricier than average across 150 procedures 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.

Can I negotiate?

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

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