Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD, Waco, TX 76712
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest in Waco, TX has an average Medicare payment of $14,155 and a Value Score of B (75/100). Compare prices for 10 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
On the CMS Hospital Compare scale, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest carries 4 stars: above the national median across the bundle of safety, mortality, and patient-experience measures the agency uses. Outcome measures lean positive: 0 mortality, 2 safety, and 0 readmission measures rate better than the federal benchmark, with a small number rating worse.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $14,155, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. Combined with the quality measures, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest earns a value score of 75/100 — high quality at a competitive cost, the top-tier combination for a patient comparing options.
Ownership is non-profit, the dominant pattern in U.S. acute care. Non-profit hospitals generally reinvest operating margins rather than distribute them; the federal CMS measure set treats them identically to other ownership categories for reporting purposes. 10 distinct procedures are documented in CMS payment files for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest. Top examples: Heart Failure and Shock with CC, Transient Ischemia, Heart Failure and Shock with MCC. The facility operates a 24-hour emergency department.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $9,318 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $8,678 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $18,484 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $9,793 |
Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure DRG 189 · Respiratory | $13,884 |
GI Hemorrhage with MCC DRG 378 · Digestive | $12,627 |
Syncope and Collapse DRG 312 · Neurological | $8,633 |
Cellulitis with MCC DRG 603 · Infectious | $15,542 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $23,001 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $21,589 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest Compares
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest has an average Medicare payment of $14,155, 11% below the Texas state average of $15,897. That is 11% lower than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Cardiac, where the typical payment is $14,557 (3% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of B (75/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest Cost & Quality FAQ
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest has an average payment of $14,155 across 10 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest has a CMS star rating of 4 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest has a Value Score of B (75/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Voluntary non-profit - Private facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD, Waco, TX 76712. Phone: (254) 202-2000.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.