San Antonio, TX
Not rated by CMS
CMS star rating
28
Beds
992
Inpatient discharges a year
$76.5M
Net patient revenue a year
30
In-network payers
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is a 28-bed government - hospital district or authority hospital in San Antonio, TX. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 30 in-network payers and 277 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$34,326 - $50,134
from 3 insurers · median $45,563
122 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$14,086 - $23,469
from 4 insurers · median $18,755
232 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 63030
$3,227 - $10,887
from 4 insurers · median $8,475
81 Medicare claims in Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$375 - $1,029
from 3 insurers · median $829
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$584 - $1,477
from 4 insurers · median $923
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$1,360 - $2,193
from 3 insurers · median $1,762
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 29881
$2,927 - $5,951
from 4 insurers · median $5,132
15 Medicare claims in Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$273 - $1,029
from 4 insurers · median $328
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,742 - $2,193
from 3 insurers · median $1,762
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$8,687 - $13,882
from 2 insurers · median $11,284
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$1,687 - $2,193
from 3 insurers · median $1,762
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$2,495 - $8,687
from 3 insurers · median $7,976
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$611 - $1,019
from 3 insurers · median $728
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 473
$17,793 - $35,356
from 4 insurers · median $21,233
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$2,374 - $8,687
from 3 insurers · median $7,710
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$151 - $212
from 3 insurers · median $173
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71260
$442 - $1,029
from 4 insurers · median $532
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$600 - $1,410
from 4 insurers · median $887
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$2,495 - $8,687
from 3 insurers · median $8,121
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
CPT 77067
$61 - $216
from 3 insurers · median $101
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$400 - $1,410
from 4 insurers · median $871
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70551
$387 - $1,410
from 4 insurers · median $825
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 29880
$2,374 - $5,951
from 4 insurers · median $5,078
15 Medicare claims in Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$1,762 - $4,212
from 3 insurers · median $4,122
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 15 | 289% | 0 | 5 |
| Insurer B* | 22 | 178% | 8 | 5 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 147% | 12 | 7 |
| Insurer D* | 21 | 125% | 3 | 17 |
How we chose these services: 5 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 13 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 6 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital, or start a free trial.
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
Quality
Not rated by CMS
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$76.5M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by National Surgical Hospitals, LLC
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 36-4412922South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital L.P. | 49Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 44 more | 1295890093 Orthopedic & Spine Surgical Hospital Of South Texas L.P.1366854168 Orthopedic & Spine Surgical Hospital Of South Texas L.P.1467843581 South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital LP |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
18600 Hardy Oak Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 404-0800
How South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Death rates
No different on 1 measures
0 better, 1 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
No different on 2 measures
0 better, 2 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 1 of 3 measures
0 better, 2 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
4 of 5
Higher than 60% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
83%
Higher than 87% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
0.83
Lower than 90% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
121 min
Lower than 73% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Death rates | No different on 1 measures | |
| Safety | No different on 2 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 1 of 3 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 4 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 83% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 0.83 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 121 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
How Medicare adjusts South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
No penalty
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
0.00% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital, beside the US median and the average of TX hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 359 cases | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.144 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 535 cases | 4 | 3.9 | 3.887 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.91 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.71 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.703 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 10.52 | |||
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.69 | |||
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.01 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 388 cases | 0.5 | 0.51 | 0.52 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 51% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 166 | |||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 982 cases | 0.27 | 0.2 | 0.2079 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 969 cases | 0.3 | 0.27 | 0.2646 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 78% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 961 cases | 2.34 | 2.29 | 2.31 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 65% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 957 cases | 1.61 | 1.63 | 1.619 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 58% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 952 cases | 6.13 | 8.88 | 10.06 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 93% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 974 cases | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.337 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 94% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 939 cases | 4.3 | 5.105 | 5.234 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 87% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 369 cases | 1.75 | 1.72 | 1.771 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 66% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 396 cases | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.035 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.3 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | -1.323 | |||
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.422 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 13.1 | |||
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10.89 | |||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.287 | |||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 77 cases | 0.9 | 1 | 1.017 | No Different than expected | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.48 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.35 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 19.85 | |||
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 21.26 | |||
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 370 cases | 5.2 | 5.8 | 5.89 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 17.32 |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2089 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.706 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 130 | 1,370 | 5,045 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.075 | 0.9835 | 5.124 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.481 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.524 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1526 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.474 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1,326 | 1,799 | 4,197 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.439 | 1.377 | 5.155 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.82 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3671 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2931 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.124 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 131 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.62 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.647 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6967 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3341 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.281 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 121 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.047 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.9659 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.973 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2282 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.053 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3,206 | 14,451 | 42,649 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.037 | 0.567 | 2.717 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.635 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6545 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1195 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.935 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3,206 | 13,646 | 38,870 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.359 | 5.683 | 20.56 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 2 | 4.894 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2623 |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 76 | 73 | 75.97 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 9 | 8 | 7.771 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 15 | 18 | 16.26 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 88 | 87 | 87.82 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.712 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 86 | 80 | 79.96 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 94 | 91 | 90.97 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 3 | 4 | 4.535 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.275 | The top rating, shared by 18% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 11 | 16 | 15.51 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 84 | 79 | 79.72 | Better than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 93 | 91 | 90.24 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.687 | Better than 44% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 4 | 3 | 2.956 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 11 | 16 | 14.59 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 68 | 61 | 62.66 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 81 | 77 | 76.88 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 17 | 19 | 19.26 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 4 | 3 | 2.672 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 15 | 19 | 18.08 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 88 | 86 | 84.56 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 11 | 13 | 13.98 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.07 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 89 | 87 | 86.02 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 12 | 14 | 16.2 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 88 | 86 | 83.8 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 81 | 74 | 74.6 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 6 | 7 | 7.327 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 13 | 19 | 18.08 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 83 | 77 | 77.72 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 5 | 6 | 6.395 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 12 | 17 | 15.88 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 89 | 85 | 85.15 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 4 | 3 | 4.015 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 7 | 11 | 10.84 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 7 | 8 | 8.293 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 10 | 20 | 18.19 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 83 | 72 | 73.52 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 92 | 88 | 88.12 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.319 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 79 | 74 | 74.97 | Better than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 6 | 9 | 9.68 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 15 | 16 | 15.35 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 81 | 75 | 75.27 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 5 | 5 | 6.154 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 14 | 20 | 18.58 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 85 | 77 | 76.85 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 3 | 4 | 5 | Better than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 12 | 19 | 18.15 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 92 | 86 | 85.92 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.094 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 6 | 11 | 10.98 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 74 | 59 | 65.6 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 6 | 9 | 7.774 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 20 | 31 | 26.63 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 89 | 82 | 84.26 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.821 | The top rating, shared by 11% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 5 | 5 | 6.017 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 83 | 71 | 72.87 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 92 | 87 | 87.21 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 12 | 23 | 21.12 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.694 | The top rating, shared by 24% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 57 | 47 | 49.46 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 28 | 30 | 29.64 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 15 | 22 | 20.89 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.266 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 9 | 12 | 12.55 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 291 cases | 91 | 88 | 87.45 | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 776 cases | 2 | 8 | 6.38 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 290 cases | 0 | 1 | 1.192 | The best result, shared by 34% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.2381 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 429 cases | 58 | 79 | 72.24 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 106 cases | 120 | 154 | 151 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 103 cases | 121 | 148 | 146 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 331 | |||
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 279 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 121 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.372 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 69.2 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 90.54 | |||
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 99.5 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 41.08 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 557 cases | 11 | 15 | 13.94 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 66.54 | |||
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 71.35 | |||
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 89.11 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 82.14 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 92.38 | |||
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 0 cases | Not Available | 93.64 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 0 cases | Not Available | 71.67 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 0 cases | Not Available | 92.48 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 735 cases | 100 | 90 | 78.56 | The best result, shared by 5% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.78 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 7.719 | |||
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 6.859 |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.91 | 0.99 | 1.034 | Better than 84% of US hospitals |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.013 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.01 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.999 | |||
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1 | |||
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 477 cases | 0.8173 | 0.9916 | 1.006 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.003 |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 1.02 | 0.9986 | 0.9784 | 0.8941 | 0.8222 | 0.8173 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.4327 | |||
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.2562 | |||
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5596 | |||
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.6118 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.8259 | 0.9628 | 0.9684 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.7483 | |||
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -1.135 | -0.0453 | -0.1734 | Better than 97% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | -1.106 | -0.7231 | 0 | -1.201 | -1.386 | -1.135 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2025)
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
Physician ownership
Ownership type
30
Medicare-certified beds
54
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
2002
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
992
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 36%, Medicaid n/a
2,994
Inpatient days
29% of available bed days used
164
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 838309). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 937 | 0 | 2,057 | 2,994 |
| Discharges | 358 | 0 | 634 | 992 |
| Average length of stay | 2.6 days | 3.2 days | 3.0 days | |
| Average daily census | 2.6 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 8.2 |
719
Medicare Advantage days
178 discharges
1,757
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 28 | 2,994 | 937 | 29% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 838309, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 353 Medicare discharges in 6 published DRGs; 100% surgical; 15% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 187 | $59,158 | $9,338 | $17,274 | 1.88 |
| Spinal fusion except cervical without MCCMS-DRG 460, surgical | 82 | $91,021 | $20,594 | $26,578 | 3.66 |
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with CCMS-DRG 454, surgical | 27 | $147,934 | $35,590 | $43,197 | 6.12 |
| Cervical spinal fusion with CCMS-DRG 472, surgical | 26 | $98,283 | $17,675 | $28,699 | 2.96 |
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion without cc/mccMS-DRG 455, surgical | 20 | $159,716 | $27,721 | $46,637 | 4.61 |
| Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mccMS-DRG 473, surgical | 11 | $83,032 | $13,955 | $24,245 | 2.46 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 196 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 81 | 81 | $34,809 | $4,763 | $5,339 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 51 | 50 | $57,465 | $9,390 | $10,772 |
| Level 5 Neurostimulator and Related ProceduresAPC 5465 | 23 | 22 | $93,657 | $24,137 | $26,719 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 15 | 14 | $13,767 | $2,197 | $2,373 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 15 | 14 | $7,877 | $1,335 | $1,407 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 11 | 11 | $60,990 | $14,505 | $15,763 |
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 94 in 2020 to 90 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78132 | 19 | 21% | 72 | $2.2M | 1% | 1% |
| 78130 | 17 | 19% | 46 | $1.2M | 0% | 1% |
| 78155 | 14 | 16% | 52 | $1M | 1% | |
| 78852 | 14 | 16% | 42 | $3M | 1% | |
| 78006 | 13 | 14% | 28 | $1.3M | 1% | |
| 78209 | 13 | 14% | 35 | $1M | 1% | 1% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 90 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2025). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
8
Operating rooms
1
Off-site locations
54
Registered nurses
2
Respiratory therapists
5
Radiology technicians
150
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
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Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Physician Assistant
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Neurological Surgery Physician
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Vascular Surgery Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Neurological Surgery Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Vascular Surgery Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
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Hospitalist Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
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See commercial rates for Joel Jenne, M.D.Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $254.3M | 332.4% |
| Inpatient | $120.6M | 157.7% |
| Outpatient | $133.7M | 174.7% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$177.8M | -232.4% |
| Net patient revenue | $76.5M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$72.3M | -94.4% |
| Operating income from patient care | $4.3M | 5.6% |
| Other income | $430,870 | 0.6% |
| Investment income | $314,794 | 0.4% |
| Other | $116,076 | 0.2% |
| Net income | $4.7M | 6.1% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $53M | 20.8% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $3,106 | 0.0% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $201.3M | 79.1% |
| Total charges | $254.3M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 838309, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital's latest cost report.
5.6%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
6.1%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
13.9%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
27% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$42.15
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
9.0%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
35.7%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
1.93
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
1.35
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.21
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
22 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
61 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
74 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.47
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
7.7 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 838309, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $52.3M in total assets and a $13.1M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $4.2M | 8.0% |
| Patient receivables, net | $12.8M | 24.4% |
| Inventory | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Total current assets | $18.9M | 36.1% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $28.7M | 54.9% |
| Investments and other assets | $4.7M | 9.0% |
| Total assets | $52.3M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $14M | 26.7% |
| Long-term debt | $25.2M | 48.3% |
| Total liabilities | $39.2M | 74.9% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $13.1M | 25.1% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 838309, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$89,117
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$12,316
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
-$72
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$93,427
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
0.1% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 838309, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $51M | $54.8M | $61.4M | $70.8M | $67.1M | $76.5M |
| Operating expenses | $44.4M | $48.7M | $54.4M | $62.4M | $64.4M | $72.3M |
| Operating margin | 13.0% | 11.2% | 11.4% | 12.0% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Net income | $7.6M | $8.3M | $7.3M | $8.4M | $3M | $4.7M |
| Total assets | $29.7M | $41.9M | $40.2M | $45.6M | $42.5M | $52.3M |
| Discharges | 1,482 | 1,516 | 1,342 | 1,568 | 1,367 | 992 |
| Inpatient days | 3,007 | 3,275 | 3,009 | 3,573 | 3,382 | 2,994 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 315 | 349 | 466 | 674 | 610 | 719 |
| Beds | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Employees (FTE) | 127 | 139 | 139 | 158 | 158 | 164 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 838309, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $33.6M | $114.5M | 0.29 | 50 | |
| Operating room | $3.9M | $10.3M | $75.3M | 0.14 | 13,791 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $6.5M | $14M | 0.46 | ||
| Recovery room | $1.9M | $3.9M | $6M | 0.65 | 6,287 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $3.8M | $4M | 0.93 | ||
| Drugs charged to patients | $2.4M | $9.8M | 0.25 | ||
| Laboratory | $388,491 | $1M | $6.1M | 0.17 | 320 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $555,040 | $949,237 | $1.1M | 0.84 | 732 |
| Physical therapy | $518,280 | $2.2M | 0.24 | 50 | |
| Anesthesiology | $312,785 | $12.4M | 0.03 | 85 | |
| Emergency | $139,032 | $163,783 | 0.85 | 539 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $3.4M | $10.2M | $8.7M | 1.16 | 19,190 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $2.5M | $8.5M | 54,167 | $42.72 | 5,775 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $4.8M | 52,170 | |||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $1.9M | ||||
| Operation of plant | $196,399 | $1.8M | 4,916 | $39.95 | 1,286 |
| Pharmacy | $593,252 | $755,703 | 11,366 | $52.20 | 230 |
| Central services & supply | $232,603 | $732,923 | 9,028 | $25.76 | 901 |
| Dietary | $348,697 | $633,743 | 12,971 | $26.88 | 1,297 |
| Housekeeping | $430,457 | 181 | |||
| Laundry & linen service | $308,720 | 321 | |||
| Nursing administration | $177,869 | 2,080 | $85.51 | 743 | |
| Employee benefits department | $165,548 | $169,545 | 3,738 | $44.29 | |
| Medical records & library | $105,357 | $167,011 | 4,161 | $25.32 | 392 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 838309, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital for an inpatient stay.
3.22
Case mix index
Higher than 98% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
No Medicare-funded residents
Teaching status
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
2.1%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
399
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.95 | 2.78 | 2.70 | 2.99 | 3.22 |
| Wage index | 0.847 | 0.841 | 0.846 | 0.876 | 0.896 | 0.972 | 0.991 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -2.34% | -0.59% | -0.23% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 456 | 456 | 507 | 465 | 465 | 438 | 399 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control. 2 individuals also hold ownership interests; they are not listed here.
National Surgical Hospitals, LLC
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 51.3%, since 2023
Sp Holdco I Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 51.3%, since 2023
Surgery Center Holdings Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 51.3%, since 2023
Surgery Center Holdings LLC
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 51.3%, since 2023
Surgery Partners Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 51.3%, since 2023
Nsh Texas LLC
Limited partnership interest, 50.3%, since 2023
Bcpe Seminole Holdings II Intermediate LP
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 12.2%, since 2023
Fmr LLC
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 6.8%, since 2022
Apple Horse Holdings, LLC
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 5%, since 2019
Kingfish Partners Ltd.
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 5%, since 2001
Nsh San Antonio Surgical Hospital, Inc
General partnership interest, 1%, since 2023
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment.
About South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital range from $600 to $1,410 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $1,410. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $746. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital range from $375 to $1,029 across 3 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $829. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $979. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital range from $1,742 to $2,193 across 3 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $2,193. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,301. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital range from $61 to $216 across 3 insurers. Aetna's rate is $61. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $145. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital range from $14,086 to $23,469 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $18,463. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $26,665. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital for fiscal year 2027.
No. South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital has no Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program penalty in fiscal year 2027.
In 2024, the most common were major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without mcc (187 discharges), spinal fusion except cervical without mcc (82 discharges), combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with cc (27 discharges).
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 3.22 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 98% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reported 992 inpatient discharges and 2,994 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reported 164 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reported $76.5M in net patient revenue on $254.3M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of 5.6%, and net income of $4.7M.
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reported $93,427 of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $89,117 of charity care at cost.
Insurers' price transparency files list South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital under employer identification number 36-4412922 (South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital L.P.). 49 health plans and networks list 36-4412922 for it.
73 clinicians who bill Medicare list South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are anesthesiology physician (16), orthopaedic surgery of the spine physician (10), physician assistant (9).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital, effective 2025.
In its Medicare enrollment, South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital reports National Surgical Hospitals, LLC as 5% or greater indirect ownership interest (51.3%).
CMS lists 14 services at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital, including Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care, Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital came from ZIP codes 78132 (19), 78130 (17), 78155 (14).
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital has 28 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 30 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is located at 18600 Hardy Oak Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78258. Its main phone number is (210) 404-0800.
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 450856.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital is 1295890093.
South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital lists 30 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
277 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
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"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
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}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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