Baylor University Medical Center

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER in Dallas charges 4.6x the Medicare reimbursement rate across 172 analyzed procedures, reflecting the pricing patterns typical of nonprofit-religious hospitals in Texas.

Dallas, TX 75246 · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS Rating: 3/5

By David Park , Healthcare Cost Researcher · Published March 15, 2026 · Updated April 3, 2026

Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.

About the analyst

David Park researches procedure pricing and insurance reimbursement patterns at BillRazor Research. He specializes in cost comparison across care settings and metropolitan areas. Expertise: procedure pricing, insurance reimbursement, cost comparison.

172 procedures analyzed

CMS price transparency data

Updated 2026-04-03

4.6x

Medicare markup ratio

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4.6x

Avg markup ratio

4.5x

Median markup

172

Procedures

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Billing patterns — nonprofit-religious

Nonprofit religious hospitals, representing 203 facilities in the dataset, demonstrate an average markup of 5.4x Medicare rates, positioning them in the mid-range compared to other ownership types. These institutions typically maintain standardized charge structures across their health system networks, often reflecting their mission-driven approach to healthcare delivery. Patients at nonprofit religious hospitals may encounter charges above the benchmark for routine procedures, though many offer financial assistance programs and charity care policies that can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses for qualifying individuals. Common billing patterns include transparent pricing for elective procedures and comprehensive financial counseling services. The potential difference between listed charges and actual patient responsibility can be substantial, particularly for uninsured patients who may qualify for sliding-scale payment options. Patients should inquire about available financial assistance programs during the admissions process, as these hospitals often have more flexible payment arrangements compared to for-profit facilities, reflecting their tax-exempt status and community benefit obligations.

Pricing grade

Average

Avg markup vs Medicare

4.63x

Charge / Medicare rate

Max markup

10x

Worst procedure

Procedures analyzed

172

With pricing data

Outlier procedures

Above 90th percentile

Pricing grades reflect how this hospital's chargemaster (list) rates compare to Medicare reimbursement benchmarks within the same state. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care, patient outcomes, or clinical performance. A lower grade does not mean a hospital provides inferior care. Based on publicly available federal data. Not endorsed by or affiliated with any government agency.

Procedure	Code	Gross charge	Cash price	Medicare	Markup
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT	652	$193,743	$96,871	—	10x
OTHER CIRCULATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH CC	315	$52,895	$26,448	—	8.8x
MAJOR CHEST TRAUMA WITH MCC	183	$107,084	$53,542	—	8.1x
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT WITH HEMODIALYSIS WITH MCC	650	$289,186	$144,593	—	7.5x
OTHER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITHOUT MCC	206	$55,088	$27,544	—	7.4x
DISORDERS OF THE BILIARY TRACT WITH MCC	444	$89,780	$44,890	—	7.4x
NEUROLOGICAL EYE DISORDERS	123	$43,790	$21,895	—	7.3x
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC	286	$109,229	$54,615	—	7x
PNEUMOTHORAX WITH CC	200	$51,663	$25,831	—	6.6x
AMPUTATION OF LOWER LIMB FOR ENDOCRINE, NUTRITIONAL AND METABOLIC DISORDERS WITH CC	617	$103,893	$51,947	—	6.5x
MAJOR JOINT OR LIMB REATTACHMENT PROCEDURES OF UPPER EXTREMITIES	483	$107,430	$53,715	—	6x
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA WITHOUT THROMBOLYTIC	069	$35,577	$17,788	—	6x
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC	287	$51,561	$25,781	—	5.9x
CRANIAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC	074	$34,169	$17,085	—	5.8x
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC	280	$65,954	$32,977	—	5.8x
PULMONARY EMBOLISM WITHOUT MCC	176	$37,397	$18,698	—	5.8x
TRAUMATIC STUPOR AND COMA >1 HOUR WITH CC	083	$57,033	$28,516	—	5.8x
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH CC	699	$42,372	$21,186	—	5.7x
CHEMOTHERAPY WITH ACUTE LEUKEMIA AS SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS OR WITH HIGH DOSE CHEMOTHERAPY A	837	$213,238	$106,619	—	5.7x
DISORDERS OF LIVER EXCEPT MALIGNANCY, CIRRHOSIS OR ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS WITH MCC	441	$81,069	$40,535	—	5.6x
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC	552	$42,411	$21,205	—	5.6x
SEIZURES WITH MCC	100	$81,177	$40,589	—	5.6x
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH MCC	308	$54,307	$27,154	—	5.6x
COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT WITH MCC	919	$97,390	$48,695	—	5.5x
LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY WITHOUT C.D.E. WITH CC	418	$58,075	$29,037	—	5.5x
KIDNEY AND URETER PROCEDURES FOR NON-NEOPLASM WITH MCC	659	$87,877	$43,938	—	5.5x
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC	854	$71,324	$35,662	—	5.5x
FRACTURES OF HIP AND PELVIS WITH MCC	535	$51,944	$25,972	—	5.5x
DEGENERATIVE NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC	057	$49,956	$24,978	—	5.4x
HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC	522	$86,087	$43,044	—	5.4x
RESPIRATORY NEOPLASMS WITH MCC	180	$74,367	$37,184	—	5.4x
MALIGNANCY OF HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM OR PANCREAS WITH MCC	435	$75,156	$37,578	—	5.4x
MAJOR GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS AND PERITONEAL INFECTIONS WITH MCC	371	$77,783	$38,892	—	5.4x
MAJOR CHEST PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC	165	$62,203	$31,101	—	5.4x
TRAUMATIC STUPOR AND COMA <1 HOUR WITH MCC	085	$102,620	$51,310	—	5.3x
MAJOR HEMATOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES EXCEPT SICKLE CELL CRISIS AND COAGULATIO	808	$95,979	$47,990	—	5.3x
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE	189	$50,089	$25,045	—	5.3x
NON-EXTENSIVE O.R. PROCEDURES UNRELATED TO PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS WITH MCC	987	$121,919	$60,959	—	5.2x
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE	312	$35,208	$17,604	—	5.2x
OTHER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DIAGNOSES WITH MCC	205	$83,740	$41,870	—	5.2x
POSTOPERATIVE AND POST-TRAUMATIC INFECTIONS WITH MCC	862	$70,112	$35,056	—	5.2x
DIGESTIVE MALIGNANCY WITH MCC	374	$76,245	$38,123	—	5.2x
DISORDERS OF THE BILIARY TRACT WITH CC	445	$40,904	$20,452	—	5.1x
HYPERTENSION WITH MCC	304	$54,572	$27,286	—	5.1x
TRAUMATIC STUPOR AND COMA <1 HOUR WITH CC	086	$49,654	$24,827	—	5.1x
OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC	516	$78,634	$39,317	—	5.1x
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC	309	$30,176	$15,088	—	5.1x
NERVOUS SYSTEM NEOPLASMS WITH MCC	054	$46,464	$23,232	—	5.1x
COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITH MCC	453	$382,524	$191,262	—	5.1x
CIRRHOSIS AND ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS WITH CC	433	$35,490	$17,745	—	5.1x

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How BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER compares to nearby hospitals

Comparison based on average markup ratios from federal hospital pricing data (FY 2024). Chargemaster rates are gross charges — they are not what most insured patients pay. Actual costs depend on your insurance plan, negotiated rates, and coverage terms. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice. Verify costs directly with your provider and insurer.

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FAQ — nonprofit-religious hospital billing

How do nonprofit religious hospital charges compare to Medicare rates?

Data shows that 203 nonprofit religious hospitals have an average markup of 5.4 times Medicare rates for similar services. These hospitals operate under religious organizational structures while maintaining nonprofit tax status, which provides context for their billing practices and pricing structures.

What does a 5.4x Medicare markup mean for my medical bills?

A 5.4x markup means these hospitals typically charge 5.4 times what Medicare would pay for the same service. For example, if Medicare pays $1,000 for a procedure, the hospital's standard charge would average $5,400, though your actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance coverage and negotiated rates.

Are nonprofit religious hospitals required to offer financial assistance?

Yes, nonprofit hospitals including religious institutions must provide charity care and financial assistance programs as a condition of their tax-exempt status. These hospitals are required to have written financial assistance policies and must make them publicly available, though the specific terms and eligibility requirements vary by institution.

How can I find out the actual charges at a specific nonprofit religious hospital?

Nonprofit hospitals are required to publish their standard charges online, typically called a 'chargemaster' or price transparency list. You can also request a good faith estimate before receiving services, which may show potential differences between standard charges and what you might actually pay based on your insurance coverage.

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Data: Federal hospital pricing data, updated annually. All data publicly available under federal law.

Methodology: Hospital gross charges divided by Medicare payment for the same DRG. A ratio of 3.0x means the hospital's listed price is 3 times what Medicare pays. Chargemaster rates are list prices — they are not what most insured patients pay. Grades measure pricing patterns only — not quality of care or clinical performance.

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