Procedures
Catheter placement in vena cava (large central vein) cost in Texas
Catheter placement in vena cava (large central vein) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Texas
From 256 hospital and 3 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $1,101 (most listed prices $234–$4,367).
Cheapest in Texas
- $60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: BSA Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harrington Cancer Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $86
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huntsville Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsCatheter placement in vena cava (large central vein)Facility fee only$102
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Hays (Ascension Seton)Catheter placement in vena cava (large central vein)Facility fee only$116
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Hays (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton)Catheter placement in vena cava (large central vein)Facility fee only$116
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ascension Seton Williamson (Ascension Seton)Catheter placement in vena cava (large central vein)Facility fee only$116
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Seton Williamson (Ascension Seton) price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Luke's Health Memorial LivingstonCatheter placement in vena cava (large central vein)Facility fee only$123
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston price file · checked Oct 2026 - St. Luke's Health Memorial LufkinCatheter placement in vena cava (large central vein)Facility fee only$123
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Medical Center Surgical HospitalCatheter placement in vena cava (large central vein)Facility fee only$147
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Medical Center of El PasoCatheter placement in vena cava (large central vein)Facility fee only$147
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center of El Paso price file · checked Oct 2026 - $168
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Coryell Health price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.