{"id":227,"date":"2026-01-18T10:18:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T10:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/?page_id=227"},"modified":"2026-01-18T10:32:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T10:32:59","slug":"pricing-transparency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/pricing-transparency\/","title":{"rendered":"Pricing Transparency"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><!-- wp:divi\/placeholder \/--><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">PRICING TRANSPARENCY<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row et_animated\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"\">GET DIRECTIONS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"\">CALL (281) 767-4357<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>The pricing details published on this website are provided as estimates and are not intended to reflect the exact cost of care. Actual charges may vary from patient to patient depending on the complexity of treatment, the number of procedures or tests performed, and additional services that may be required during the course of care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Because each patient\u2019s situation is different, the final bill for services received at Friendswood Hospital may differ from the estimated amounts shown here. These figures are meant to serve only as a general guide to help patients better understand potential costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span data-metadata=\"&lt;!--(figmeta)eyJmaWxlS2V5IjoiQmJHVERtV1FhRUJTUVdoc2NZM3VQNyIsInBhc3RlSUQiOjIwOTA5MzkwNjMsImRhdGFUeXBlIjoic2NlbmUifQo=(\/figmeta)--&gt;\"><\/span>UNDERSTANDING PRICING TRANSPARENCY<\/h2>\n<h3>What Patients Should Know About Pricing<\/h3>\n<p>Hospitals are required by federal regulations and Texas Senate Bill 1137 to publish a list of standard charges for the services and items they provide. In addition, hospitals must make available a consumer-friendly list of common \u201cshoppable services.\u201d These are procedures or tests that patients can plan in advance, such as imaging, lab work, or outpatient treatments.<\/p>\n<p>By sharing this information, Friendswood Hospital provides patients with the tools to better understand potential costs and make more informed decisions about their care.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about what your care may cost, we encourage you to review our Standard Charge File and Shoppable Services list.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/contact\/\">VISIT THE ER<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img alt=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rectangle-1669.svg\" title=\"Rectangle 1669\" width=\"402\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rectangle-1669.svg 402w\" class=\"wp-image-61\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img alt=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Image-here-1.svg\" title=\"Image here\" width=\"1860\" height=\"1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Image-here-1.svg 1860w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1860px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-49\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span data-metadata=\"&lt;!--(figmeta)eyJmaWxlS2V5IjoiQmJHVERtV1FhRUJTUVdoc2NZM3VQNyIsInBhc3RlSUQiOjIwOTA5MzkwNjMsImRhdGFUeXBlIjoic2NlbmUifQo=(\/figmeta)--&gt;\"><\/span>HOSPITAL PRICING CATEGORIES<\/h2>\n<h3>Understanding Standard Charges<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendswood Hospital is required by law to provide a Standard Charge File for public review. This file includes several categories of charges that reflect different ways the cost of a service may be presented. The following definitions are included to help patients understand how these terms are used:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gross Charge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The basic list price for a service or procedure, as recorded in the hospital\u2019s chargemaster. These amounts can differ among hospitals depending on location, the type of services offered, and the expertise needed to perform them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discounted Cash Price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The rate available to patients who choose to pay directly without using third-party insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Payer-Specific Negotiated Charge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The amount Friendswood Hospital has agreed upon with a particular insurer for a service or item. On insurance documents, this may also appear as the \u201callowed amount.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>De-identified Minimum Negotiated Charge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The lowest negotiated rate the hospital has established with any insurer for a given service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>De-identified Maximum Negotiated Charge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The highest negotiated rate the hospital has established with any insurer for a given service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To review these charges in detail, please download Friendswood Hospital\u2019s Standard Charge File and explore the pricing information available.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/contact\/\">GET DIRECTIONS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span data-metadata=\"&lt;!--(figmeta)eyJmaWxlS2V5IjoiQmJHVERtV1FhRUJTUVdoc2NZM3VQNyIsInBhc3RlSUQiOjIwOTA5MzkwNjMsImRhdGFUeXBlIjoic2NlbmUifQo=(\/figmeta)--&gt;\"><\/span>HOW TO READ OUR CHARGE FILE<\/h2>\n<h3>Important Notes on Standard Charges<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When reviewing the Standard Charge File, please keep the following in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insurance Coverage:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your out-of-pocket responsibility depends on your specific insurance plan, including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. We recommend contacting your insurer directly for details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Negotiated Rates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Friendswood Hospital maintains payer-specific negotiated charges with insurers. For self-pay patients, we offer bundled cash pricing rather than discounts on individual services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Estimates vs. Actual Costs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The charges listed do not reflect final patient responsibility. Factors such as financial assistance, self-pay discounts, or insurance adjustments may lower what you actually owe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Variable Costs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Final costs depend on many circumstances, including the severity of illness, the length of stay, and the services or items provided (for example, medications or implants that differ by type).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional Services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fees for physicians or other independent providers involved in your care are not included in the hospital\u2019s listed charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Service Availability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not every service included in the file may currently be offered at Friendswood Hospital.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please thoroughly review our Standard Charge File to explore available pricing details and consult with your insurer or our billing team for a clearer understanding of your expected costs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_4_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_4 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"tel:(281)%20767-4357\">CALL (281) 767-4357<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img alt=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rectangle-1668.svg\" title=\"Rectangle 1668\" width=\"795\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rectangle-1668.svg 795w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 795px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-60\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img alt=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rectangle-16681.svg\" title=\"Rectangle 16681\" width=\"631\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Rectangle-16681.svg 631w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 631px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-89\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>SHOPPABLE SERVICES &amp; PRICING<\/h2>\n<h3>Transparent Pricing for Planned Services<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendswood Hospital provides a consumer-friendly list of common \u201cshoppable services\u201d to help patients better understand potential costs of care. These are services that can typically be scheduled in advance, such as imaging, lab tests, or outpatient procedures, and are listed to give patients a clearer idea of what their expenses may be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please remember that the prices shown are estimates only. Actual costs may differ based on your individual health needs, insurance coverage, and any additional services provided during care. Updated estimates may also be issued if your treatment plan changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about our shoppable services and available cash prices can be found in the Shoppable Services File, which you can access below.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_5_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_5 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/contact\/\">GET DIRECTIONS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d13887.285414623!2d-95.162412!3d29.521566!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x86409b40cf3020b7%3A0x6964909c6b8b694e!2s3201%20FM%20528%20Rd%2C%20Friendswood%2C%20TX%2077546%2C%20USA!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sbd!4v1768414324810!5m2!1sen!2sbd\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span data-metadata=\"&lt;!--(figmeta)eyJmaWxlS2V5IjoiQmJHVERtV1FhRUJTUVdoc2NZM3VQNyIsInBhc3RlSUQiOjIwOTA5MzkwNjMsImRhdGFUeXBlIjoic2NlbmUifQo=(\/figmeta)--&gt;\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">MOVING FORWARD WITH TRANSPARENCY<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Plan Your Care with Confidence at Friendswood Hospital<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendswood Hospital provides pricing resources to help you better understand the potential costs of care. While actual charges may vary, reviewing our Standard Charge File and Shoppable Services List is a good first step toward making informed healthcare decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, you can contact our billing department at Friendswood Hospital today or simply visit us to learn more about your care options and costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":61,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Pricing Transparency | Friendswood ER","_seopress_titles_desc":"Here at Friendswood Hospital, we are committed to providing patients with clear information about the cost of care.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-227","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ihsclients.com\/friendswooder\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}