Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
180x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,288
66 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Arroyo Grande Community Hospitalcharges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLACE BREAST CATH FOR RAD | 19297 | $26,177 | $83 | +$26,094 |
| CRYOTHERAPY OF SKIN | 17340 | $14,472 | $53 | +$14,419 |
| INSERTION CATHETER ARTERY | 36660 | $14,472 | $57 | +$14,415 |
| COMPOSITE BYP GRFT PROSVEIN | 35681 | $18,030 | $72 | +$17,958 |
| TREATMENT OF EYELID LESIONS | 68040 | $14,472 | $62 | +$14,410 |
| REMOVE FOREIGN BODY FROM EYE | 65220 | $14,472 | $64 | +$14,408 |
| INS DEVICE FOR RT GUIDE OPEN | 49412 | $16,635 | $74 | +$16,561 |
| REMOVE FOREIGN BODY FROM EYE | 65222 | $14,472 | $67 | +$14,405 |
| NJX AA/STRD FEM NERVE NFS | 64448 | $14,472 | $68 | +$14,404 |
| TRANSPLJ HEMATOPOIETIC BOOST | 38243 | $21,478 | $102 | +$21,376 |
| IMPLT BRAIN CHEMOTX ADD-ON | 61517 | $16,635 | $79 | +$16,556 |
| INSERT PESSARY/OTHER DEVICE | 57160 | $14,472 | $70 | +$14,402 |
| NJX AA/STRD SCIATIC NRV NFS | 64446 | $14,472 | $71 | +$14,401 |
| ESCHAROTOMY ADDL INCISION | 16036 | $14,472 | $73 | +$14,399 |
| APPENDECTOMY ADD-ON | 44955 | $14,472 | $75 | +$14,397 |
| LIGATE OVIDUCT(S) ADD-ON | 58611 | $12,466 | $65 | +$12,401 |
| DILATION OF URETHRA | 53661 | $14,472 | $77 | +$14,395 |
About Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Pricing
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in , CA charges 180x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 66procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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