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.

How does MarketCare work?

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 87880Very Common

Strep Throat Test (Rapid)

Rapid antigen test for streptococcal pharyngitis

Best Cash Price

$30

at Texas MedClinic

Call (512) 467-1888

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

$87Save 60%

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Price Verified

Confirmed from provider website · Mar 2026

Quick Facts

Code

87880

Top 3 Austin Providers

Cash-pay prices ranked lowest firstCPT 87880

✓Verified

$30– $100

Save up to 40% by choosing wisely

Texas MedClinicBEST PRICE✓Verified

Austin, TX

(512) 467-1888

Source: texasmedclinic.com

$30

Next Level Urgent Care✓Verified

Austin, TX

(512) 684-6000

Source: nextlevelurgentcare.com

$40

AFC Urgent Care Austin✓Verified

Austin, TX

(512) 479-8100

Source: afcurgentcare.com

$50

Verified = confirmed priceEstimated = aggregator data

vs. Hospital Prices

What Austin hospitals charge for the same procedure (CPT 87880)

CMS Transparency Data

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You could save $52 (60%)

Texas MedClinic charges $35 vs. St. David's Medical Center's cash rate of $87.

Texas MedClinic$35

St. David's Medical Center$87

Hospital	Cash Price	Ins. Avg
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX · 2025	$72	$32
St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX · 2025	$87	$38

Hospital

Cash Price

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX · 2025

$72

St. David's Medical Center

Austin, TX · 2025

$87

📋 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.