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Cultured cartilage cell implant (MACI) cost in Texas
Compare cash prices for cultured cartilage cell implant (maci) at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Texas
From 13 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $68,028 (most listed prices $30,421–$157,729).
Cheapest in Texas
- $37,635
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: GRAFT BIO TISS AUTOLGS CULTURED CHONDROCYTE PORCINE CLLGN ME
Source: Texas Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Texas Children's Hospital North Austin CampusCultured cartilage cell implant (MACI)Facility fee only$37,635
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: GRAFT BIO TISS AUTOLGS CULTURED CHONDROCYTE PORCINE CLLGN ME
Source: Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $42,466
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: ORS AUTOLOGOUS CULTURED CHONDRONYTES
Source: El Paso Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort WorthCultured cartilage cell implant (MACI)Facility fee only$52,864
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: IMPLANT CARTICEL AUTOLOGOUS CHONDROCYTE CELL
Source: Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Wort price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $56,171
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MACI FNL PROD 1 MEMBRANE #69866-1030-05
Source: Star Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - ArlingtonCultured cartilage cell implant (MACI)Facility fee only$109,954
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: MEMBRANE MACI FINAL PRODUCT Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $117,959
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: 7729144 MACI FINAL PRODUCT ASSEMBLED, 1 MEMBRANE +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Behavioral Medicine at Renaissance price file · checked Oct 2026 - $485,088
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: ALGRF MACI FNL 1 MEMBRAN
Source: Medical City Frisco Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $999,999
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Autologous cultured chondrocytes, implant
Source: Medical City Arlington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $999,999
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: Autologous cultured chondrocytes, implant
Source: Medical City Lewisville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
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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.