University Health System
4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229
University Health System in San Antonio, TX has an average Medicare payment of $16,942 and a Value Score of B (65/100). Compare prices for 14 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About University Health System
University Health System holds a CMS 3-star quality rating — the middle of the federal scale, indicating performance close to the national average. Outcome measures back the high rating up: 0 better-than-benchmark mortality measures, 4 better-than-benchmark safety measures, and 0 better-than-benchmark readmission measures, with no measures rating worse than the benchmark.
Cost-wise, University Health System is mid-pack: $16,942 average payment across documented procedures, close to the median for U.S. acute-care facilities. University Health System's value rating (65/100) reflects solid quality-for-cost performance: not the absolute best on either dimension alone, but a strong combination.
Ownership is government — county, hospital-district, or federal. The category includes some of the largest safety-net hospitals in the country alongside small rural facilities. The CMS payment record for University Health System lists 14 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC, Vaginal Delivery without Complicating Diagnoses, Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC. Emergency services are available, which is the norm for acute-care hospitals and a meaningful factor for any patient choosing a facility for unplanned care.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $14,399 |
Vaginal Delivery without Complicating Diagnoses DRG 775 · Obstetric | $4,168 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $9,816 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC DRG 308 · Cardiac | $9,199 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $6,434 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $28,509 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $13,948 |
Transient Ischemia DRG 069 · Neurological | $5,818 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with MCC DRG 480 · Orthopedic | $19,736 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $9,384 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $21,120 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $41,211 |
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours DRG 208 · Respiratory | $41,671 |
Renal Failure with CC DRG 683 · Renal | $11,776 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How University Health System Compares
University Health System has an average Medicare payment of $16,942, 7% above the Texas state average of $15,897. That is 7% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (37% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of B (65/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
University Health System Cost & Quality FAQ
University Health System has an average payment of $16,942 across 14 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
University Health System has a CMS star rating of 3 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
University Health System has a Value Score of B (65/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Government - Hospital District or Authority facilities like this one are acute care hospitals.
Yes, University Health System offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229. Phone: (210) 358-2637.
Explore Hospital Cost Data
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.