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METHODIST HOSPITAL HILL COUNTRY Pricing Analysis

1301 WONDER WORLD DRIVE, San Marcos, TX

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Among the most expensive

Price Multiplier

136x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

15,620

73 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 136x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $13,600 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 METHODIST HOSPITAL HILL COUNTRY 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Injection Procedure During Cardiac Catheterization Including Imaging Supervision, Interpretation, And Report; For Selective Coronary Angiography During Congenital Heart Catheterization (list Separatel93563$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, Aorto93564$17,384$53+$17,331
Catheterization, Umbilical Artery, Newborn, For Diagnosis Or Therapy36660$12,018$57+$11,961
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 Procedure58611$12,018$65+$11,953
Intracardiac Electrophysiologic 3-dimensional Mapping (list Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)93613$43,890$248+$43,642
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (particle Beam, Gamma Ray, Or Linear Accelerator); Each Additional Cranial Lesion, Simple (list Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)61797$35,126$200+$34,926
Catheter Aspiration (separate Procedure); Tracheobronchial With Fiberscope, Bedside31725$12,018$70+$11,948
Intracardiac Catheter Ablation Of A Discrete Mechanism Of Arrhythmia Which Is Distinct From The Primary Ablated Mechanism, Including Repeat Diagnostic Maneuvers, To Treat A Spontaneous Or Induced Arrh93655$43,890$261+$43,629
Additional Linear Or Focal Intracardiac Catheter Ablation Of The Left Or Right Atrium For Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation Remaining After Completion Of Pulmonary Vein Isolation (list Separately In Ad93657$43,890$261+$43,629
Bypass Graft; Composite, Prosthetic And Vein (list Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)35681$12,018$72+$11,946

About METHODIST HOSPITAL HILL COUNTRY

METHODIST HOSPITAL HILL COUNTRY in San Marcos, TX charges 136x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 73 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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