University of Texas Medical Branch Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
231x
the federal fair-price benchmark
8,780
132 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where University of Texas Medical Branchcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autograft Spine Surgery Morselized Sep Incision | 20937 | $182,179 | $147 | +$182,032 |
| Nerve Repair W/Nerve Allograft Ea Addl Strand | 64913 | $160,725 | $147 | +$160,579 |
| HB Removal Permanent Pacemaker | 33233 | $225,656 | $212 | +$225,443 |
| Stereotactic Computer Assisted Px Spinal | 61783 | $218,094 | $207 | +$217,887 |
| HB Removal of Icd Pulse Generator | 33241 | $201,339 | $198 | +$201,142 |
| HB Cessj Therapy Cath Removal | 37214 | $101,521 | $107 | +$101,414 |
| HB Add 2nd/3rd & Beyond Low Extre | 36248 | $104,660 | $112 | +$104,547 |
| HB Percutaneous Ins/Aortic Bal Ca | 33967 | $174,224 | $225 | +$173,999 |
| HB Insert Vad Artery Access | 33990 | $231,645 | $313 | +$231,332 |
| Arthrodesis Posterior Interbody 1 Ntrspc Ea Addl | 22632 | $201,666 | $288 | +$201,379 |
| Lam Facetec/Foramot Drg Arthrd Lmbr Ea Addl Sgm | 63053 | $139,064 | $205 | +$138,860 |
| Insj Biomchn Dev Ntrvrt Disc Space W/O Arthrd | 22859 | $192,224 | $300 | +$191,924 |
| Arthrodesis Pst/Pstlat Tq 1ntrspc Ea Addl Ntrspc | 22614 | $214,471 | $349 | +$214,122 |
| Implnt Bio Implnt for Soft Tissue Reinforcement | 15777 | $134,528 | $224 | +$134,304 |
| Lam Facetec/Foramot Drg Arthrd Lumbar 1 Vrt Sgm | 63052 | $126,839 | $230 | +$126,609 |
| HB Bivent Pacing @ Time of Insert | 33225 | $214,224 | $394 | +$213,829 |
| HB Remv/Replc Cvd Gen Singl Lead | 33262 | $163,807 | $329 | +$163,478 |
| Rmvl Subq Rsvr/Pump Intrathecal/Epidural Infus | 62365 | $135,077 | $296 | +$134,781 |
| HB Repair Pacemkr Electrodes Sgl | 33218 | $157,478 | $348 | +$157,129 |
| Insj Biomchn Dev Intervertebral Dsc Spc W/Arthrd | 22853 | $100,155 | $229 | +$99,926 |
About University of Texas Medical Branch Pricing
University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX charges 231x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 132procedures 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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