How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville?

Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville in Beeville, TX currently has 46 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.5× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 40 Beds · rural Updated: 2026-01-13

Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville

1500 E Houston Hwy, Beeville, TX 78102 · 46 Priced Procedures · 56% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.54×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +54% above the fair benchmark (1.54×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

79/100 · Corroborated

79/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 63% of the Time

File Completeness61

Price Logic98

Peer Alignment67

Clean Billing68

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup · Check Safety

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.54× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +132% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville prices routine shoppable procedures at 2.0× Medicare (median 1.07× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +132% to 2.48× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#232 of 307 in TX · 75th State Percentile#2,695 of 3,385 in U.S. · 79th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.96× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 63% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 56% patient recommendation (63/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (30.0% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 2.5× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.07× Fair BaseRate (2.0× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 2.48×) jump +132% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.07×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 10,000) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

2.0× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.50× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+132% Upper Tail

Q25 0.96× · Q50 1.07× · Q75 2.48×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

2.0× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

2.5× MedicareFair

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.2× MedicareFair

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

2.9× MedicareFair

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.6× MedicareFair

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

2.0× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

63% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 63/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 46 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$22,240	$30,775	0.7×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$13,878	$19,087	0.7×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$13,337	$19,432	0.7×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$13,159	$17,936	0.7×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$13,022	$13,413	1.0×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$13,022	$13,523	1.0×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$5,905	$6,109	1.0×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$5,519	$8,223	0.7×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$3,876	$3,875	1.0×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$3,572	$3,629	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$3,284	$3,372	1.0×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$3,284	$3,446	1.0×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$3,049	$2,975	1.0×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$2,893	$2,680	1.1×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$2,308	$2,540	0.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$1,081	$1,021	1.1×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	$404	$395	1.0×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$315	$231	1.4×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	—	$292	$322	0.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	—	$235	$86	2.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	—	$155	$51	3.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	—	$153	$151	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$163	$166	1.0×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	—	$163	$173	0.9×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	—	$163	$181	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	—	$137	$40	3.4×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	—	$120	$38	3.2×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	—	$120	$38	3.2×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	—	$118	$38	3.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	—	$106	$35	3.0×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$122	$107	1.1×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	$128	$114	1.1×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$130	$128	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$81	$25	3.2×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	—	$104	$33	3.2×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	—	$96	$34	2.8×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$94	$100	0.9×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	$347	$140	unverified
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$152	$216	$111	1.9×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$93	$119	$56	2.1×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$79	$27	2.9×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	—	$85	$39	2.2×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$49	$14	3.5×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$70	$35	2.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$55	$68	$37	1.8×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$30	$27	1.1×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 46 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 30.0%

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CMS CCN: 450082

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $22,240

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $16,007 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $16,007

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (30.0% of gross = $16,007).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$22,601 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($53,376) is $22,601 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 2.3× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (30.0% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite63/100

Would Recommend56%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)60%

Median ER Wait144 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-07-28·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (131 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Value & Quality Leader Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville.

Price Index: 1.00× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$56,075U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share18.1%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 79/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 450082

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

MRF Portal Indexed (CMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json) Verify on CMS Medicare.gov (CCN 450082) ↗ CMS HCRIS Cost Reports ↗

Published MRF FileCMS_45_CFR_180_FILING.json

Publication / Vintage2026-01-13

Validated Rate Rows1,406 (CMS v3.0.0)

File Integrity DigestVerified · CCN 450082

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