What is cash-pay healthcare?

Cash-pay healthcare means paying directly for medical services without using insurance. Many providers offer significant discounts — often 50–90% less than insurance billed rates — for patients who pay cash or by card at time of service.

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MarketCare aggregates transparent cash-pay prices from 100+ Austin healthcare providers. Search for a procedure, compare prices and MarketCare Scores, then book directly with the provider. No middleman, no surprises.

Do I need insurance to use MarketCare?

No insurance is required. MarketCare is designed for self-employed, uninsured, and underinsured patients who want transparent pricing. All listed prices are cash-pay rates.

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Doctor VisitsCPT 99213Very Common

Walk-In Clinic Visit (Level 3)

Standard walk-in clinic visit for moderate complexity issues

Best Cash Price

$79

at H-E-B MedClinic

Call (512) 472-5000

vs. St. David's Medical Center· CMS data

$487Save 79%

Estimated Price

Based on aggregator data · Mar 2026

Quick Facts

Code

99213

Top 3 Austin Providers

Cash-pay prices ranked lowest firstCPT 99213

~Estimated

$79– $220

Save up to 55% by choosing wisely

H-E-B MedClinicBEST PRICE~Estimated

Austin, TX

(512) 472-5000

Source: heb.com

$79

Next Level Urgent Care~Estimated

Austin, TX

(512) 684-6000

Source: nextlevelurgentcare.com

$150

Texas MedClinic~Estimated

Austin, TX

(512) 467-1888

Source: texasmedclinic.com

$175

Verified = confirmed priceEstimated = aggregator data

Call to confirm current rates

vs. Hospital Prices

What Austin hospitals charge for the same procedure (CPT 99213)

CMS Transparency Data

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You could save $387 (79%)

Leander Foot & Ankle charges $100 vs. St. David's Medical Center's cash rate of $487.

Leander Foot & Ankle$100

St. David's Medical Center$487

Hospital	Cash Price	Ins. Avg
Dell Seton Medical Center at UT Austin, TX · 2025	$389	$152
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX · 2025	$423	$167
St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX · 2025	$487	$187

Hospital

Cash Price

Dell Seton Medical Center at UT

Austin, TX · 2025

$389

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX · 2025

$423

St. David's Medical Center

Austin, TX · 2025

$487

📋 Source: CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule data & NewChoiceHealth.com Austin market data. Hospital cash prices reflect self-pay / uninsured rates. Insurance avg = typical negotiated rate. Data current as of 2025.

Austin Providers for Doctor Visits

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Telehealth Alternative

✅ Available via Telehealth

Price Comparison

🏥 In-Person

$100+

💻 Telehealth

$25–$99

Sesame Care

Direct-pay marketplace with transparent pricing. No insurance needed.

$25-75 for most visits

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PlushCare

Board-certified doctors available same-day. Prescriptions included.

$99/visit without insurance

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Doctor on Demand

Video visits with licensed physicians for urgent and primary care.

$75/visit

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Amazon Clinic

Message-based virtual care for common conditions.

$30-75/visit

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Cost Plus Drugs

Mark Cuban's pharmacy — massive savings on prescriptions.

Cost + 15% + $5 pharmacy fee

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Best Cash Price

$79

at H-E-B MedClinic

Call (512) 472-5000

vs. St. David's Medical Center· CMS data

$487Save 79%

Estimated Price

Based on aggregator data · Mar 2026

Quick Facts

Code

99213

Walk-In Clinic Visit (Level 3)

Quick Facts

Top 3 Austin Providers

vs. Hospital Prices

Austin Providers for Doctor Visits

Texas Direct Medical Care

Euphora Health Direct Primary Care

Leander Foot & Ankle

Shoal Creek Podiatry

AFC Urgent Care North Austin

AFC Urgent Care South Austin (William Cannon)

Seton Urgent Care – North Lamar (Self-Pay Rates)

Family Medicine Austin

Telehealth Alternative

Sesame Care

PlushCare

Doctor on Demand

Amazon Clinic

Cost Plus Drugs

Quick Facts