Surgery
Open chest surgery with direct heart massage cost in Texas
Open chest surgery with direct heart massage is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Texas
From 105 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $1,913 (most listed prices $634–$6,551).
Cheapest in Texas
- $121
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Hospital Levelland price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Medical Center Surgical HospitalOpen chest surgery with direct heart massageFacility fee only$124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $124
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center of El Paso price file · checked Oct 2026 - $435
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $444
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $593
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochiltree General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $750
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Harris Health Lyndon B Johnson HospitalOpen chest surgery with direct heart massageFacility fee only$750
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harris Health Lyndon B Johnson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $834
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $985
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $985
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Hospital Plainview price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.