Hospital · Federal record

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Hospital District or Authority · 1,034 beds · San Antonio, TX

  • CCN 450213
  • 3 / 5 CMS overall
  • HCAHPS recommend 74%
  • Teaching hospital

CMS quality programs

Federal payment-adjustment programs

HRRP · HACRP · HVBP
HRRP
Higher than expected
Excess readmission ratio: 1.035
HACRP
Not penalized
HAC composite: -0.21
HVBP
Score 28.42
Value-based purchasing · FY 2024

Patient experience (HCAHPS)

CMS Hospital Compare Updated Apr 30, 2026
Would recommend this hospital
74%
HCAHPS summary star rating 4 / 5

CMS publishes only the summary star rating and "would recommend" percentage in the current Hospital General Information snapshot. Detailed HCAHPS measures are not available for this hospital.

Medicare charges · 2024

Top procedures by volume

CMS IPPS · OPPS

Charges are not what you pay

Hospital "submitted charges" are list prices. Medicare reimburses a fraction; insured patients typically pay a contracted rate; uninsured patients can negotiate.

Inpatient (MS-DRG)

DRG Description Cases Avg charge Avg paid
871 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis Without Mv >96 Hours With McC 340 $98,890 $26,806
872 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis Without Mv >96 Hours Without McC 75 $48,015 $18,513
291 Heart Failure and Shock With McC 74 $62,017 $21,725
853 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases With O.R. Procedures With McC 73 $226,905 $58,126
481 Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Cc 69 $92,042 $26,155
698 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses With McC 56 $68,580 $22,895
885 Psychoses 55 $33,171 $21,297
699 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses With Cc 51 $38,687 $18,381
064 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction With McC 50 $100,451 $27,515
652 Kidney Transplant 48 $174,985 $25,779

Outpatient · 2023

Code Description Services Avg charge Avg paid

Affiliated providers

NPPES affiliations

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What type of hospital is University Health System?
University Health System is a Acute Care Hospitals (Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership) located in San Antonio, TX.
How many beds does University Health System have?
University Health System operates 1,034 beds.
What is the CMS overall rating of University Health System?
University Health System holds a 3-out-of-5 CMS Hospital Compare overall star rating.
What is University Health System's CCN?
University Health System's Medicare CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 450213.
Where is University Health System located?
University Health System is located at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229.