Is ST David's South Austin Medical Center Overcharging You?
ST David's South Austin Medical Center charges an average of 11.0x what Medicare reimburses for the same procedures. That puts this hospital significantly above average compared to other facilities in TX. Here is the breakdown.
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Elena Vasquez leads hospital billing pattern analysis at BillRazor Research. She focuses on identifying overcharges, markup outliers, and patient advocacy strategies. Expertise: hospital billing patterns, overcharge analysis, patient advocacy.
Top charges at ST David's South Austin Medical Center
| Procedure | Charge | Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Valve And Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization | $543,886 | $28,391 |
| Endovascular Cardiac Valve Replacement And Supplement Procedures Without Mcc | $653,913 | $36,686 |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.D.E. Without Cc/Mcc | $135,246 | $7,865 |
| Percutaneous And Other Intracardiac Procedures Without Mcc | $362,569 | $21,647 |
| Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant With Cc | $259,820 | $15,515 |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.D.E. With Cc | $161,552 | $9,714 |
| Malignancy Of Hepatobiliary System Or Pancreas With Mcc | $142,244 | $8,631 |
| Major Small And Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc | $160,966 | $10,363 |
| Endovascular Cardiac Valve Replacement And Supplement Procedures With Mcc | $661,897 | $43,489 |
| Hip And Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Mcc | $292,506 | $19,392 |
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A markup ratio of 11x means that on average, ST David's South Austin Medical Center charges 11 times what Medicare pays for the same procedures. Insurance companies negotiate these rates down significantly. But if you are uninsured, underinsured, or have a high-deductible plan, you may be exposed to these inflated chargemaster rates.
A grade of F means this hospital's pricing is significantly above average compared to other hospitals in TX. This does not necessarily mean your bill is wrong, but it does mean your bill is worth reviewing carefully.
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Data: Federal hospital payment data, FY 2024. Hospital charges are average covered charges reported to the federal government. All publicly available under federal law.
Methodology: Fair price benchmarks are based on Medicare reimbursement rates and city-level charge distributions. The gauge shows where a price falls relative to the Medicare rate (green), city median (yellow), and highest hospital charge (red).
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