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University Health System

4502 Medical Dr · San Antonio, TX 78229

🤖AI Overview

This hospital markup of 3.1x is near the national average. Patients without insurance may still face significantly higher bills.

Total Charges
$367.6M
Medicare Payments
$120.0M
Discharges
4,030
Avg Length of Stay
6.8 days
Markup Ratio
3.1x
Risk Score
2.61

Fairness Grade: C

Average — charges 3–4x what Medicare pays

University Health System charges an average of $91,227 per discharge, but Medicare only pays $29,782 — a markup of 3.1x. Grades are based on this ratio: A (under 2x), B (2–3x), C (3–4x), D (4–5x), F (over 5x).

How This Hospital Compares

Markup Ratio
This Hospital
3.1x
State Avg
7.6x
National Avg
5.3x
Avg Charge per Discharge
This Hospital
$91,227
State Avg
$110,346
National Avg
$69,838
Avg Length of Stay
This Hospital
6.8 days
State Avg
5.0 days
National Avg
4.8 days

Patient Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 65
23.0%
65–74
36.3%
75–84
26.5%
85+
14.2%

Gender

49.3%
Female
50.7%
Male

Dual Eligibility

26.2%
Dual Eligible
73.8%
Non-Dual

Race & Ethnicity

White
52.1%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
38.8%
Asian
1.3%

Chronic Condition Profile

Prevalence of chronic conditions among this hospital's Medicare patients

Hypertension
75.0%
High Cholesterol
74.0%
Diabetes
52.0%
Chronic Kidney Disease
44.2%
Arthritis
42.4%
Ischemic Heart Disease
41.3%
Mood Disorders
39.7%
Anxiety
36.9%
Depression
36.3%
Heart Failure
32.5%
Atrial Fibrillation
28.2%
Stroke/TIA
24.2%
COPD
23.2%
Alzheimer's/Dementia
21.8%
Cancer
18.1%
Tobacco Use
16.5%
Substance Use
15.9%
Osteoporosis
15.5%
Asthma
11.3%
Bipolar Disorder
8.4%
Schizophrenia/Psychosis
6.7%
Parkinson's
4.6%
PTSD
3.2%
Personality Disorders
2.3%
ADHD/Conduct Disorders
1.8%
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⚠️ Important: Data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Charges represent what hospitals bill — not what patients typically pay. Medicare payment amounts reflect negotiated rates. Individual patient costs depend on insurance coverage and specific services.