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Was I overcharged for ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC in Houston, TX?

Hospitals in HOUSTON, TX charge $33,737–$93,545 for ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC. Medicare pays $6,282.

By Elena Vasquez , Medical Billing Research Lead · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

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.

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CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$102.9K
$54.4K
Well above average
Houston average vs. benchmarks: $6.3K (Medicare rate) · $46.5K (City median)
$6,283
Medicare rate
$54,403
Houston average
$33,738–$93,545
Price range
10
Hospitals
Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

If you received a bill for ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC in HOUSTON, here's how to evaluate it. The 10 hospitals in HOUSTON charge between $33,737 and $93,545. The city average is $54,402, which is 8.7x the Medicare benchmark of $6,282.

Hospital charges for ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC in Houston

Hospital Charge
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL Lowest $33,738
MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM $38,472
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL $39,877
MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER $43,435
HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL $43,789
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL $49,180
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center $51,423
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER $71,938
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST $78,628
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST Highest $93,545

What you can do

1
Request an itemized bill

Call the hospital billing department and request a full itemized bill (UB-04 form). This shows every charge by line item, making it easier to spot errors.

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Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $6,282 for ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC. The HOUSTON average is $54,402. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC in Houston

How do I know if I was overcharged for ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC in HOUSTON?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $6,282 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in HOUSTON, TX is $54,402. If your bill is significantly above $54,402, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC in HOUSTON, TX?
Based on data from 10 hospitals in HOUSTON, the average charge is $54,402. Prices range from $33,737 to $93,545. Medicare pays $6,282.
What should I do if I think my ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC bill is too high?
Three steps: (1) Request an itemized bill — hospitals are required to provide one. (2) Compare each line item against Medicare benchmarks using a tool like BillRazor. (3) If errors are found, dispute the charges in writing. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.
Can I negotiate a lower price for ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC?
Yes. Cash-pay patients can often negotiate 30–60% off chargemaster rates. You can also ask about payment plans, financial assistance programs, or whether an ASC (surgery center) option is available. The cheapest option in HOUSTON is 33737.77 — about $33,737.

Related pricing data

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).

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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