UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
GALVESTON, TX 77555 · Acute Care Hospitals
106 procedures with CMS pricing data · Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024
By BillRazor Research · Last updated March 27, 2026 · Methodology
Procedures Analyzed
106
With CMS pricing data
Avg Charge-to-Medicare Ratio
3.5x
Chargemaster ÷ Medicare
CMS Quality Rating
Patient experience & outcomes
Hospital Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Government - State
Above 90th Percentile
0%
Compared to TX hospitals
Understanding Your Costs
When you receive a bill from UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON, you are typically seeing the hospital's “chargemaster” rate — its published list price for each service. According to CMS data, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON lists chargemaster rates that average 3.5x the corresponding Medicare reimbursement amount across 106 procedures with publicly available pricing data (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024).
The median hospital in TX has a chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio of 6.0x, with ratios across the state ranging from 0.3x to 16.9x. At 3.5x, this facility’s average ratio is below the state median. 237 hospitals in TX report pricing data to CMS (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
The procedure with the largest gap between the listed price and Medicare reimbursement at UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON is Kidney Transplant (DRG 652). The listed chargemaster rate is $316,527, while Medicare reimburses $28,001 for the same procedure — a ratio of 11.3x (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024).
What does this actually mean for your bill? Chargemaster rates are rarely what patients pay. If you have insurance, your insurer has negotiated a separate rate — often 40–60% less than the listed price. If you are uninsured, you may be able to negotiate directly with the hospital or request financial assistance. The chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio is a useful reference point for understanding listed pricing, but it does not represent what most patients will owe out of pocket.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON is a government - state acute care hospitals facility with a CMS quality rating of 3/5 stars. Note: CMS quality ratings measure patient outcomes and experience, not pricing. A hospital with high listed prices may provide excellent care, and pricing data alone should not be used to evaluate the quality of a healthcare provider.
Listed Chargemaster Rates vs Medicare Reimbursement — Top Procedures by Ratio
Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. Chargemaster rates are list prices and may not reflect actual patient costs.
Procedure Pricing Lookup
Search for a specific procedure or DRG code to see listed chargemaster rates and Medicare reimbursement amounts.
| Procedure | DRG | Listed Charge | Medicare Reimb. | Ratio | State Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney Transplant | 652 | $316,527 | $28,001 | 11.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 650 | $345,096 | $42,207 | 8.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Chemotherapy without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Complications | 847 | $51,317 | $6,353 | 8.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures without Complications | 331 | $63,947 | $11,136 | 5.7x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Complications | 493 | $112,058 | $19,560 | 5.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Complications | 271 | $143,901 | $26,227 | 5.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Drug-Eluting Stent without Major Complications | 247 | $86,771 | $15,884 | 5.5x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 025 | $189,736 | $35,116 | 5.4x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Major Chest Trauma with Complications | 184 | $46,617 | $9,465 | 4.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 085 | $123,393 | $25,882 | 4.8x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture without Major Complications | 522 | $88,432 | $18,606 | 4.8x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Red Blood Cell Disorders without Major Complications | 812 | $41,890 | $8,838 | 4.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with Complications | 330 | $102,123 | $21,800 | 4.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with Complications or Tpa in 24 Hours | 065 | $45,737 | $9,781 | 4.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures without Cardiac Catheterization | 219 | $334,572 | $73,399 | 4.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with Operating Room Procedures with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 853 | $182,641 | $40,070 | 4.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Complications | 300 | $40,168 | $8,822 | 4.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Endovascular Cardiac Valve Replacement and Supplement Procedures without Major Complications | 267 | $200,912 | $45,128 | 4.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Drug-Eluting Stent with Major Complications or Comorbidities or 4 or More Arteries O | 246 | $120,573 | $27,275 | 4.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Coronary Bypass without Cardiac Catheterization without Major Complications | 236 | $142,343 | $32,863 | 4.3x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Bronchitis and Asthma with Complications or Comorbidities | 202 | $34,069 | $7,948 | 4.3x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 270 | $210,764 | $49,828 | 4.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with Complications | 699 | $42,908 | $10,154 | 4.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Circulatory Disorders Except Ami, with Cardiac Catheterization without Major Complications | 287 | $40,887 | $9,695 | 4.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Complications | 243 | $90,515 | $21,519 | 4.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with Complications | 418 | $61,687 | $14,719 | 4.2x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with Complications | 378 | $37,200 | $9,205 | 4.0x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 273 | $147,220 | $36,805 | 4.0x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 480 | $107,330 | $26,825 | 4.0x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 242 | $135,417 | $33,974 | 4.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with Complications | 481 | $79,227 | $19,857 | 4.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Complications of Treatment with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 919 | $57,235 | $14,588 | 3.9x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Red Blood Cell Disorders with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 811 | $50,382 | $12,892 | 3.9x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support up to 96 Hours | 208 | $88,732 | $23,183 | 3.8x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 064 | $69,794 | $18,220 | 3.8x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 521 | $101,145 | $27,255 | 3.7x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Diabetes with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 637 | $47,025 | $12,778 | 3.7x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 329 | $140,122 | $38,832 | 3.6x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with Complications | 281 | $31,851 | $8,956 | 3.6x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Respiratory Neoplasms with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 180 | $63,073 | $17,798 | 3.5x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 308 | $38,033 | $10,788 | 3.5x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Extensive Operating Room Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 981 | $159,182 | $45,399 | 3.5x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure | 189 | $41,177 | $11,783 | 3.5x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Other Vascular Procedures with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 252 | $103,574 | $29,716 | 3.5x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 377 | $55,783 | $16,231 | 3.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Circulatory Disorders Except Ami, with Cardiac Catheterization with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 286 | $65,691 | $19,141 | 3.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with Complications | 309 | $24,708 | $7,212 | 3.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 082 | $72,115 | $21,201 | 3.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 190 | $34,933 | $10,428 | 3.4x | 0th | Compare your bill |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 280 | $49,414 | $14,847 | 3.3x | 0th | Compare your bill |
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All data from CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. Chargemaster rates are list prices and may not reflect actual patient costs.
Statewide Context
Charge-to-Medicare ratio range across TX hospitals
237 hospitals in TX report pricing data to CMS. This facility's average ratio of 3.5x places it at the lower end of the state range (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
How much does UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON charge compared to Medicare?
According to CMS IPPS data, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON's listed chargemaster rates average 3.5x the Medicare reimbursement amount across 106 procedures. Chargemaster rates are list prices and are not what most insured patients pay — actual costs depend on insurance negotiations and coverage terms.
What is the most expensive procedure at UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON?
The procedure with the highest chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio at UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON is Kidney Transplant (DRG 652), with a listed charge of $316,527 compared to Medicare reimbursement of $28,001 — a ratio of 11.3x. Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary.
Is UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON expensive compared to other TX hospitals?
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON's average chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio is 3.5x. Ratios vary significantly across TX hospitals. This ratio reflects listed chargemaster prices, not what patients actually pay. CMS quality ratings, which measure patient outcomes and experience, are separate from pricing data.
Where does the pricing data for UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON come from?
All pricing data comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Provider Summary, published under federal price transparency law (45 CFR Part 180). This data is publicly available and updated annually.
How can I check if my bill from UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON is correct?
You can upload your bill to BillRazor for a free comparison against publicly available Medicare reimbursement data. Our system analyzes every line item in 60 seconds. Research suggests 49-80% of hospital bills contain errors, including duplicate charges, incorrect procedure codes, and unbundling.
Does UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON in GALVESTON, TX accept Medicare?
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON is included in the CMS IPPS Provider Summary, which covers Medicare-participating hospitals. For specific coverage questions, contact UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON directly or check with your insurance provider.
Data sourced from CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. All information is for educational purposes only.