How many shoppable procedure prices are published for HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake?

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake in Webster, TX currently has 123 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.6× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Proprietary 528 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-03-01

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 · 123 Priced Procedures · 61% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.58×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +58% above the fair benchmark (1.58×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

62/100 · Caution

62/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 2% of the Time

File Completeness45

Price Logic88

Peer Alignment66

Clean Billing96

Real Cash Discount6

High Price · Lower Safety

2-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.58× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +74% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake prices routine shoppable procedures at 5.0× Medicare (median 1.45× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +74% to 2.52× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#237 of 307 in TX · 76th State Percentile#2,751 of 3,385 in U.S. · 81st National Percentile

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.00× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 2% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 61% patient recommendation (60/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 5.1× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.45× Fair BaseRate (5.0× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 2.52×) jump +74% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.45×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 16.1× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

5.0× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER0.74× Divergence

3.7× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+74% Upper Tail

Q25 1.00× · Q50 1.45× · Q75 2.52×

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

5.0× MedicareWatchout

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

5.1× MedicareWatchout

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

4.8× MedicareWatchout

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

4.0× MedicareElevated

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

3.9× MedicareElevated

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

6.6× MedicareWatchout

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

2% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 60/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 123 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$18,493	$19,432	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$17,241	$19,087	unverified
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$32,772	$11,226	$1,453	unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$8,749	$6,109	unverified
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$8,663	$8,223	1.1×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$5,841	$2,680	2.2×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$5,841	$2,975	unverified
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$5,527	$3,372	unverified
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$4,539	$30,775	0.1×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$4,561	$13,413	unverified
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$13,743	$4,493	$583	unverified
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$4,255	$3,629	1.2×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$32,755	$4,258	$1,021	unverified
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$4,220	$3,446	1.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$23,377	$4,114	$448	9.2×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$4,115	$2,540	1.6×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$3,646	$3,875	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$18,717	$3,294	$303	unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$2,332	$981	2.4×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$2,332	$987	2.4×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$2,332	$1,256	1.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$9,151	$2,196	$134	16.4×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$2,191	$855	2.6×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$9,798	$1,940	$25	77.6×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$13,926	$1,771	$168	10.5×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$11,401	$1,771	$169	10.5×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$13,092	$1,771	$258	unverified
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$17,565	$1,784	$369	unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$9,710	$1,709	$242	7.1×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$9,461	$1,665	$167	10.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$9,011	$1,586	$163	9.7×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$9,050	$1,593	$166	9.6×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$5,315	$1,565	$272	unverified
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$6,351	$1,524	$130	11.7×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$8,594	$1,513	$160	9.5×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$4,051	$1,519	$128	unverified
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$1,942	$1,006	$64	unverified
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$2,737	$958	$92	10.4×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$5,650	$958	$132	unverified
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$14,794	$888	$343	2.6×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$20,489	$828	$511	1.6×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$2,022	$758	$395	1.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,824	$753	$498	1.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$2,164	$717	$93	7.7×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$1,984	$694	$92	7.5×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$2,812	$669	$93	7.2×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$1,753	$614	$93	6.6×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$6,385	$623	$126	unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$14,794	$518	$338	1.5×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	—	$454	$322	1.4×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$1,188	$367	$123	unverified
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$825	$330	$201	1.6×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$1,305	$322	$123	unverified
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$668	$258	$110	2.3×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$1,716	$279	$151	1.8×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$4,177	$251	$112	2.2×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$4,554	$268	$148	1.8×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$625	$207	$87	2.4×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	—	$231	—
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$2,391	$200	$110	1.8×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$299	$164	$86	1.9×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$748	$146	$86	1.7×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$2,599	$156	$93	1.7×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$1,849	$153	$92	1.7×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$2,022	$154	$93	1.7×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$157	$17,936	unverified
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	—	$108	$33	3.3×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$435	$93	$51	1.8×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$419	$107	$100	1.1×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$1,320	$462	$9	unverified
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	$380	$203	1.9×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$804	$220	$140	1.6×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$168	$49	3.4×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$519	$193	$111	1.7×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$375	$159	$116	1.4×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$1,297	$121	$31	3.9×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$1,013	$79	$20	4.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$922	$75	$19	3.9×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$1,184	$41	$7	5.9×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$1,726	$56	$14	4.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$1,388	$56	$14	4.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$1,796	$63	$16	3.9×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$1,128	$59	$15	3.9×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$2,306	$70	$18	3.9×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$85	$27	3.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$380	$67	$35	1.9×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$508	$71	$38	1.9×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$909	$23	$5	4.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$2,948	$43	$11	3.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$338	$47	$27	1.7×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$243	$61	$39	1.6×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$136	$53	$35	1.5×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$84	$53	$37	1.4×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$221	$63	$45	1.4×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$288	$51	$40	1.3×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$664	$13	$3	4.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$928	$17	$4	4.3×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$901	$21	$5	4.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$840	$21	$5	4.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$1,007	$25	$6	4.2×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$1,929	$35	$9	3.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$1,956	$33	$9	3.7×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$338	$47	$34	1.4×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$891	$20	$5	4.0×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$404	$28	$14	2.0×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$288	$41	$33	1.2×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$323	$45	$38	1.2×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$339	$43	$38	1.1×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$964	$44	$46	1.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$2,209	$50	$347	0.1×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$1,341	$45	$11	unverified
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$795	$18	$5	3.6×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$347	$10	$3	3.3×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$52	$34	$25	1.4×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$116	$39	$48	0.8×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$522	$41	$56	0.7×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$10	$8	1.3×
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	—	$35	$34	1.0×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$89	$32	$49	0.7×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$884	$17	$4	unverified
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$1,429	$40	$10	unverified
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$1,276	$28	$7	unverified
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$923	$30	$7	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 123 total

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Fair BaseRate™ $19,432

Medicare Rate $14,044

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Insurer Median $18,493

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake’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 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

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Your bill ($44,383) is $24,951 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($19,432) and 3.2× the $14,044 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

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

EIN: 621801360

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall2/5 Stars (2/5)

Safety Composite60/100

Would Recommend61%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)64%

Median ER Wait116 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionworse

Hip/Knee Complication Rate3%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionbetter

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-05-08·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2023-10-04·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2023-06-29·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,020 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 Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

Price Index: 1.10× regional baseline

Quality: 45/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Health Net

-75.6%

UTMB

-52.1%

Molina

-50.2%

Humana

+73.1%

Independent Medical System

+92.2%

Fidelis Care

+226.9%

Median Household Income$73,104U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share21.2%Regional ACS estimate

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

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

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