Hospitals · Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas: procedure prices
1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 · part of Ascension Seton. Median prices below are computed from the hospital's own price transparency file.
| Procedure | Gross charge | Cash price | Commercial median | Range | # rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac stress test | $2,655 | $956 | $1,221 | $124–$2,257 | 31 |
| EKG (electrocardiogram) | — | — | $67 | $33–$81 | 5 |
| Echocardiogram | $6,638 | $2,390 | $2,298 | $461–$5,642 | 32 |
| Nerve conduction / EMG study | $672 | $242 | $342 | $84–$417 | 17 |
| Sleep study (overnight in lab) | — | — | $1,703 | $857–$2,185 | 14 |
| Colonoscopy | — | — | $964 | $550–$1,175 | 21 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) | — | — | $810 | $566–$1,000 | 14 |
| Abdomen and pelvis CT (with contrast) | $9,575 | $3,447 | $1,523 | $294–$2,375 | 35 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | $812 | $292 | $372 | $107–$928 | 37 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $835 | $301 | $251 | $102–$356 | 32 |
| Brain MRI (with and without contrast) | $6,195 | $2,230 | $1,750 | $333–$3,085 | 57 |
| Brain MRI (without contrast) | $2,923 | $1,052 | $1,128 | $204–$1,969 | 55 |
| CT angiogram (chest) | $1,354 | $488 | $744 | $180–$2,549 | 28 |
| Chest X-ray | $837 | $301 | $210 | $80–$323 | 48 |
| Head CT scan (without contrast) | $3,742 | $1,347 | $504 | $107–$1,610 | 34 |
| Knee MRI | $2,023 | $728 | $1,289 | $211–$1,976 | 40 |
| Lower back MRI (lumbar spine) | $3,179 | $1,144 | $1,365 | $199–$1,969 | 37 |
| PET/CT scan | $4,337 | $1,561 | $3,393 | $1,042–$6,458 | 39 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $1,587 | $571 | $356 | $92–$896 | 40 |
| Screening mammogram | $429 | $154 | $330 | $99–$920 | 32 |
| Blood sugar test (hemoglobin A1c) | $176 | $63 | $28 | $8–$72 | 38 |
| Cholesterol test (lipid panel) | $565 | $203 | $39 | $11–$100 | 38 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $98 | $35 | $22 | $7–$58 | 38 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | $264 | $95 | $31 | $9–$79 | 38 |
| PSA test | $248 | $89 | $53 | $15–$137 | 38 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $130 | $47 | $49 | $14–$125 | 38 |
| Vitamin D test | $355 | $128 | $78 | $25–$202 | 38 |
| C-section delivery | — | — | $9,464 | $1,739–$11,802 | 52 |
| Childbirth (vaginal delivery) | — | — | $6,360 | $1,568–$10,594 | 52 |
| ACL reconstruction | — | — | $5,743 | $4,307–$6,999 | 5 |
| Appendectomy | — | — | $4,640 | $3,480–$5,655 | 5 |
| Carpal tunnel release | — | — | $1,651 | $1,000–$2,012 | 6 |
| Cataract surgery | — | — | $1,941 | $1,456–$2,366 | 5 |
| Gallbladder removal surgery | — | — | $6,000 | $3,480–$19,004 | 26 |
| Hernia repair surgery (inguinal) | — | — | $2,985 | $2,239–$3,638 | 5 |
| Hip replacement | — | — | $11,474 | $6,150–$14,153 | 24 |
| Tonsillectomy | — | — | $2,698 | $1,886–$5,675 | 15 |
| Total knee replacement | — | — | $11,474 | $6,150–$14,153 | 24 |
| Vasectomy | — | — | $1,701 | $1,276–$2,073 | 5 |
| Joint injection (cortisone shot) | $1,139 | $410 | $412 | $294–$969 | 4 |
| Physical therapy session | $159 | $57 | $137 | $54–$462 | 45 |
| Emergency room visit | $3,006 | $1,082 | $1,368 | $348–$5,800 | 180 |
| Urgent care / office visit (new patient) | — | — | $263 | $88–$544 | 15 |
SOURCE: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas standard-charges file dated 2026-01-01 · retrieved 2026-08-14 · 741109643-1093810327_ascension-seton_standardcharges · CMS v3.0.0