Surgery Costs in Texas (2026)
What hospitals in Texas actually bill, from CMS Medicare data, plus cost guides for 62 medical, cosmetic, dental, and diagnostic procedures.
Procedure Cost Guides
Prices shown are national typical ranges, not Texas-specific figures. For Texas numbers, see the real hospital charges below.
Cosmetic Surgery
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Elective Medical
Medical Procedures
Dental Procedures
Diagnostic & Imaging
Real Hospital Charges in Texas (CMS Medicare Data)
Across 244 hospitals and surgery centers in Texas reporting to CMS Medicare, average billed charges range from $6,812 to $360,274, with an in-state median of $51,873. The table below lists the highest-volume Texas facilities by reported case count.
| Hospital | City | Avg Billed Charge | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | $95,770 | $9,451 |
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital | Tyler | $76,748 | $6,004 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple | Temple | $29,806 | $5,634 |
| Ut Southwestern University Hospital | Dallas | $36,708 | $7,312 |
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital | Tyler | $42,422 | $6,794 |
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | $137,901 | $11,770 |
| Texas Orthopedic Hospital | Houston | $109,767 | $7,487 |
| Baptist Medical Center | San Antonio | $146,531 | $9,336 |
| Shannon Medical Center | San Angelo | $26,407 | $4,409 |
| Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me | Houston | $67,396 | $9,916 |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | Houston | $66,977 | $10,757 |
| North Central Surgical Center Llp | Dallas | $34,919 | $7,631 |
| St David's Medical Center | Austin | $189,487 | $12,442 |
| Baylor Scott And White Orthopedic And Spine Hospi | Arlington | $50,549 | $8,179 |
| Hendrick Medical Center | Abilene | $132,231 | $10,108 |
Billed charges are a hospital's list price and are typically far higher than what is actually paid. The Avg Medicare Payment column shows what Medicare actually reimbursed at that Texas facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2023).