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MS-DRG 788Texas

C-Section Cost in Texas (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $8,685 on average without insurance in Texas, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 198 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $8,333 to $45,600 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.

198 hospitals in Texas report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $8,685.

Hospitals

198

in Texas

Average List Price

$27,715

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$8,685

69% below list price

Price Range

$8,333 – $45,600

5.5x spread

Hospital Prices in Texas

Sorted by lowest cash price
WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SHERMAN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$8,333

Cash Price

$2,500-70%

Negotiated Range

$2,500$10,688

BSA HOSPITAL

AMARILLO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$27,164

Cash Price

$2,716-90%

Negotiated Range

$3,980$16,819

OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER

RICHMOND, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$15,663

Cash Price

$3,133-80%

Negotiated Range

$5,005$14,489

UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS ATHENS HOSPITAL

ATHENS, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$40,792

Cash Price

$4,079-90%

Negotiated Range

$2,207$13,575

BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$35,051

Cash Price

$4,557-87%

Negotiated Range

$2,400$28,041

BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL

BEAUMONT, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$35,051

Cash Price

$4,557-87%

Negotiated Range

$2,400$28,041

0.1/10

List Price

$45,600

Cash Price

$4,560-90%

Negotiated Range

$2,454$15,385

MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MIDLAND, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$24,261

Cash Price

$6,065-75%

Negotiated Range

$2,450$24,261

CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER

VICTORIA, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$15,817

Cash Price

$7,909-50%

Negotiated Range

$950$23,726

BIG BEND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ALPINE, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$39,815

Cash Price

$7,963-80%

Negotiated Range

$6,616$35,037

CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$9,403

Negotiated Range

$571$19,851

OCHILTREE GENERAL HOSPITAL

PERRYTON, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$16,859

Cash Price

$10,116-40%

Negotiated Range

$1,500$16,859

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

PORT LAVACA, TX · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$17,136

Cash Price

$11,995-30%

Negotiated Range

$2,464$16,374

STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

RIO GRANDE CITY, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$13,623

Cash Price

$13,623

Negotiated Range

$4,800$12,486

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER

MANSFIELD, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$27,712

Cash Price

$13,856-50%

Negotiated Range

$1,137$27,712

PARIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PARIS, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$41,756

Cash Price

$14,615-65%

Negotiated Range

$2,696$5,888

METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER

DALLAS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$33,302

Cash Price

$16,651-50%

Negotiated Range

$6,362$36,770

PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM

DALLAS, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$45,087

Cash Price

$18,035-60%

Negotiated Range

$5,278$23,000

GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SEGUIN, TX · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$18,430

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,886$18,430

UVALDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

UVALDE, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$25,129

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,586$24,825

TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$13,500

RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

MCALLEN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$893$23,112

TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO

PLANO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL SAN AUGUSTINE

SAN AUGUSTINE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,745$34,359

MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE

LEWISVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$400$80,515

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,552$16,133

NORTH TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER

GAINESVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,491$16,567

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,199$26,598

HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER BROWNWOOD

BROWNWOOD, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,509$19,315

RIVER CREST HOSP

SAN ANGELO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,790$18,395

LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER

GRANBURY, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,054$24,423

FORT DUNCAN MEDICAL CENTER

EAGLE PASS, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,330$10,166

TEXAS HEALTH HOSPITAL FRISCO

FRISCO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

SUGAR LAND SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP

SUGAR LAND, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,775$999,999,999

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$30,739

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$647$999,999,999

HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER

ABILENE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,204$9,602

ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER

HOUSTON, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$26,472

ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER

ROUND ROCK, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$748$73,038

NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER

AUSTIN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$748$311,644

CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL- WINNSBORO

WINNSBORO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$520$999,999,999

ODESSA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ODESSA, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$279$17,582

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MARBLE FALLS

MARBLE FALLS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,976$15,769

CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH

BEAUMONT, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$585$999,999,999

TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ARLINGTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER PFLUGERVILLE

PFLUGERVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,974$15,404

MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,007$19,191

HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN HOSPITAL

BAYTOWN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,906$39,867

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE

AZLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

ST LUKE'S THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL

THE WOODLANDS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,393$27,087

CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL-SAN MARCOS

SAN MARCOS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$628$999,999,999

TOPS SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$750$999,999,999

MEDICAL CITY PLANO

PLANO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$48,649

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,169$23,952

WESTOVER HILLS BAPTIST HOSPITAL

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD

WEATHERFORD, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$649$56,074

CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL- JACKSONVILLE

JACKSONVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$520$999,999,999

METHODIST HOSPITAL STONE OAK

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$30$18,474

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER GRAPEVINE

GRAPEVINE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,835$23,952

MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$649$50,173

RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITAL

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,687$33,341

FOUNDATION SURGICAL HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,070$999,999,999

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$703$999,999,999

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$662$34,457

BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,169$23,952

WHITE ROCK MEDICAL CENTER

DALLAS, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,879$16,245

TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON

DENTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILL

STEPHENVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$748$103,984

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- WAXAHACHIE

WAXAHACHIE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,169$23,952

BURLESON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER

CALDWELL, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,854$31,584

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$664$999,999,999

CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL BEEVILLE

BEEVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$572$999,999,999

CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL ALICE

ALICE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$572$999,999,999

MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL

KATY, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,666$15,968

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - ROUND ROCK

ROUND ROCK, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,976$15,404

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTH

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA

BUDA, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,877$15,404

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$664$999,999,999

LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER

LAREDO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,000$22,214

HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,596$45,414

CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BRAZOSPORT

LAKE JACKSON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,336$27,808

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- AUSTIN

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,929$15,404

MEDICAL CITY DENTON

DENTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$500$55,569

CEDAR PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CEDAR PARK, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL KLEBERG

KINGSVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$441$999,999,999

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL CLEBURNE

CLEBURNE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

ST LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER

PASADENA, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,393$50,072

MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,152$15,224

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

MEDICAL CITY DECATUR

DECATUR, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$649$21,733

MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH

FORT WORTH, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$400$55,569

ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL

SUGAR LAND, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,393$22,926

MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL

DALLAS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$662$55,569

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ALLEN

ALLEN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

GRIMES ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER

NAVASOTA, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,526$31,584

BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT TROPHY CLUB

TROPHY CLUB, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$664$999,999,999

WADLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

TEXARKANA, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$708$999,999,999

USMD HOSPITAL AT ARLINGTON L P

ARLINGTON, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,979$19,000

TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL KAUFMAN

KAUFMAN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL

TYLER, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$520$999,999,999

EL PASO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

EL PASO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,805$9,406

LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

LONGVIEW, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$14,871

SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM

EDINBURG, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,242$14,552

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$703$999,999,999

CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LIVINGSTON

LIVINGSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,921$34,207

MATAGORDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

BAY CITY, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,800$14,769

VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE

BROWNSVILLE, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

NORTH CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER LLP

DALLAS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$664$999,999,999

CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM

TEXARKANA, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$708$999,999,999

COVENANT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

LUBBOCK, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,171$51,326

CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL

BRYAN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,526$31,584

ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$30,739

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON

ARLINGTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$400$68,601

HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

FREDERICKSBURG, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$837$30,999

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL

TOMBALL, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$30,739

FREESTONE MEDICAL CENTER

FAIRFIELD, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,241$10,738

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

DALLAS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,169$23,952

HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,596$17,657

MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST HOSPITAL

HUMBLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,882$13,492

MEDICAL ARTS HOSPITAL

LAMESA, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,196$9,295

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE WEST

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$250$48,276

HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,596$45,381

SCENIC MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER

BIG SPRING, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$800$25,964

VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

BROWNSVILLE, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$893$23,112

HOUSTON METHODIST THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL

THE WOODLANDS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,958$13,917

WOMANS HOSPITAL OF TEXAS,THE

HOUSTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$43,409

CHI ST LUKES LAKESIDE HOSPITAL

THE WOODLANDS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,393$25,901

HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL

SUGAR LAND, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,596$15,879

CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN

LUFKIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,921$30,414

HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL

NASSAU BAY, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,596$17,096

HARRIS HEALTH

HOUSTON, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,390$10,405

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- COLLEGE STATI

COLLEGE STATION, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,033$15,404

VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC

HARLINGEN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

COVENANT HOSPITAL LEVELLAND

LEVELLAND, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,394$18,231

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$664$999,999,999

CHRISTUS JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

JASPER, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$585$999,999,999

CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL SULPHUR SPRINGS

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$402$999,999,999

TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL FORT WORTH SOUTH

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$718$999,999,999

ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL AT THE VINTAGE

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,393$25,901

HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND

PEARLAND, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$995$30,739

JPS HEALTH NETWORK

FORT WORTH, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,917$42,034

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICAL CENTER MCKINNEY

MC KINNEY, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,182$23,952

COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW

PLAINVIEW, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,071$27,770

NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL

AMARILLO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,035$12,031

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

LUBBOCK, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,885$44,975

TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS

DALLAS, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

Baylor St Lukes Medical Center

HOUSTON, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,154$25,901

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$664$999,999,999

ASCENSION SETON HIGHLAND LAKES

BURNET, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

KERRVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,244$8,692

PALESTINE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PALESTINE, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,105$13,114

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$9,012$27,141

LUBBOCK HEART HOSPITAL LP

LUBBOCK, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,000$11,582

COOK CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

MC CAMEY HOSPITAL

MCCAMEY, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,061$12,277

ASCENSION SETON SMITHVILLE

SMITHVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

ASCENSION PROVIDENCE

WACO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,076$8,502

ASCENSION SETON SOUTHWEST

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

PERMIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ANDREWS COUNTY HO

ANDREWS, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,200$36,136

ADVENTHEALTH CENTRAL TEXAS

KILLEEN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,723$20,265

MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL

ODESSA, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,200$9,984

PHYSICIANS CENTRE,THE

BRYAN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,955$12,063

MEDINA REGIONAL HOSPITAL

HONDO, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,800$15,409

COON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

DALHART, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,100$5,289

ASCENSION SETON EDGAR B DAVIS

LULING, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL

SAN ANTONIO, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,100$11,882

SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER

SAN ANGELO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,790$18,395

DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,074$999,999,999

NAVARRO REGIONAL HOSPITAL

CORSICANA, TX · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,054$17,148

CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER

LONGVIEW, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$541$999,999,999

MADISON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER

MADISONVILLE, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,395$31,584

METHODIST HOSPITAL ATASCOSA

JOURDANTON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$800$34,222

MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL

SUGAR LAND, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,340$14,452

DE TAR HOSPITAL NAVARRO

VICTORIA, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,023$19,755

WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER

LUFKIN, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$500$13,515

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,318$999,999,999

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER AT IRVING

IRVING, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,169$23,952

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL ALLIANCE

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST F

FORT WORTH, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,367$22,886

ASCENSION SETON NORTHWEST

AUSTIN, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,209$11,802

COOK CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PROSPER

PROSPER, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO

LAREDO, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,900$13,189

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER PLANO

PLANO, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,933$23,952

NACOGDOCHES MEDICAL CENTER

NACOGDOCHES, TX · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3$999,999,999

TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER

DENISON, TX · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,613$13,798

THE MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS

PORT ARTHUR, TX · Physician

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$648$17,582

C-Section Cost by City in Texas

C-Section Cost in Other States

What Affects C-Section Cost in Texas

If you're researching c-section costs in Texas, you'll find significant price differences between providers — even those just miles apart.

Surgical costs for c-section in Texas are influenced by operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and any implants or specialized equipment. Academic medical centers and large health systems often charge more than community hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers.

Based on data from 198 hospitals in Texas, c-section prices range from $8,333 to $45,600 — a 5.5x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Texas

C-section in Texas can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Texas

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access c-section at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Texas offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Texas, the average cash price for c-section is $8,685, which is 69% lower than the average list price of $27,715. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

Related Procedure Costs

Frequently Asked Questions About C-Section Cost in Texas

How much does C-Section cost in Texas?
The average cash price for c-section in Texas is $8,685. Prices range from $8,333 to $45,600 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do C-Section prices vary so much in Texas?
Hospital prices for c-section in Texas differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper C-Section by paying cash?
Yes. In Texas, the average cash price for c-section is $8,685, which is 69% below the average list price of $27,715. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for C-Section in Texas?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Texas offers the lowest cash price for c-section. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover C-Section?
Most health insurance plans cover c-section when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

Want the true total cost of CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.