How many shoppable procedure prices are published for University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center?

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX currently has 114 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.7× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile General Acute Care Hospital Updated: 07/01/2026

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 · 114 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Good Deal · Below Fair Market

0.72×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 28% below the fair benchmark (0.72×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

72/100 · Corroborated

72/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time

File Completeness100

Price Logic68

Peer Alignment64

Clean Billing74

Real Cash Discount50

Regional Value Leader

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintLow Shoppable & Low Captive Rates

Uniform Value Leader · Low-Cost Across Departments

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center maintains low, disciplined commercial pricing across both routine shoppable procedures (0.8× Medicare, p50 0.78× Fair BaseRate) and emergency/ancillary services (0.8× Medicare, p75 0.87× Fair BaseRate). Both insured and self-pay patients benefit from below-benchmark rates across departments.

#4 of 307 in TX · 1st State Percentile#152 of 3,385 in U.S. · 4th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 28% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.72×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (50/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (70.0% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.8× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 0.78× Fair BaseRate (0.8× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Even at low-cost facilities (0.72× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 7.9× Medicare (28¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.8× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER1.00× Divergence

0.8× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+12% Upper Tail

Q25 0.34× · Q50 0.78× · Q75 0.87×

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

0.8× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.8× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

2.1× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.7× MedicareGood

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

1.0× MedicareGood

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

0% Cash Edge · 50/100Elevated

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 114 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$4,986	$2,975	1.7×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$2,407	$13,413	0.2×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$2,404	$13,523	0.2×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$1,239	$6,109	0.2×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$1,002	$2,540	0.4×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$1,024	$3,372	0.3×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$985	$3,629	0.3×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$956	$3,446	0.3×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$829	$855	1.0×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$786	$3,875	0.2×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	—	—	$395	—
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$369	$1,256	0.3×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$340	$981	0.3×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	—	$264	$185	1.4×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$255	$987	0.3×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	—	$227	$181	1.3×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	—	$248	$1,021	0.2×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	—	$197	$110	1.8×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	—	$183	$123	1.5×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	—	$184	$173	1.1×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	—	$165	$511	0.3×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	—	$135	$86	1.6×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$142	$107	1.3×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	—	$159	$166	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	—	$124	$87	1.4×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$149	$231	0.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	—	$126	$303	0.4×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	—	$131	$448	0.3×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	—	$121	$583	0.2×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	—	$91	$51	1.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	—	$91	$258	0.4×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	—	$107	$338	0.3×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	—	$107	$343	0.3×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	—	—	$114	unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	—	$81	$242	0.3×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	—	$98	$369	0.3×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	—	—	$92	—
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	—	—	$93	—
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	—	—	$93	—
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	—	—	$112	unverified
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	—	—	$110	—
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	—	—	$92	unverified
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	—	—	$93	unverified
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	—	—	$93	unverified
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	—	—	$93	unverified
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	—	—	$92	unverified
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	—	$203	—
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	—	$140	—
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	—	—	$111	—
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	—	$78	$45	1.7×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	—	$67	$40	1.7×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$45	$27	1.7×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	—	$63	$38	1.7×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	—	$61	$38	1.6×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	—	$55	$48	1.1×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	—	$55	$49	1.1×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	—	$55	$49	1.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	—	$69	$64	1.1×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	—	$71	$148	0.5×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	—	$78	$163	0.5×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	—	$78	$167	0.5×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	—	$55	$123	0.4×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	—	$58	$134	0.4×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	—	$71	$168	0.4×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	—	$71	$169	0.4×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	—	$25	$31	0.8×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	—	$25	$33	0.8×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$43	$100	0.4×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	—	$50	$130	0.4×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	—	$61	$160	0.4×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	—	$62	$166	0.4×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	—	$73	$498	0.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	—	$43	$126	0.3×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$41	$128	0.3×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	—	$41	$132	0.3×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	—	$61	$272	0.2×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	—	—	$46	—
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	—	—	$56	—
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	—	—	$37	—
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	—	—	$35	—
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	—	—	$38	—
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	—	—	$33	—
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	—	—	$34	—
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	—	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$7	$8	0.9×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	—	$6	$7	0.9×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	—	$6	$7	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	—	$5	$6	0.8×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	—	$9	$11	0.8×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	—	$9	$11	0.8×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	—	$13	$16	0.8×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	—	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	—	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	—	$8	$10	0.8×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	—	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	—	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	—	$4	$5	0.8×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	—	$12	$15	0.8×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	—	$15	$19	0.8×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	—	$11	$14	0.8×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	—	$11	$14	0.8×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	—	$7	$9	0.8×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	—	$7	$9	0.8×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	—	$14	$18	0.8×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	—	$7	$9	0.8×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	—	$3	$4	0.8×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	—	$3	$4	0.8×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	—	$5	$7	0.7×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$24	$35	0.7×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	—	$2	$3	0.7×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	—	$20	$201	0.1×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	—	—	$25	—
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	—	—	$20	—
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	—	$14	—

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 114 total

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CMS CCN: 450076

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Fair BaseRate™ $2,975

Medicare Rate $2,473

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Insurer Median $4,986

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center’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: $5,261 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $5,261

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (70.0% of gross = $5,261).

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Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center'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 +$4,540 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $2,975 Fair BaseRate ($2,473 Medicare)

Your bill ($7,515) is $4,540 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($2,975) and 3.0× the $2,473 Medicare rate.

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

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

EIN: 746001118

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 (70.0% 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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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Price Index: 1.64× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$79,415U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share3.5%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 72/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 450076 EIN 746001118

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