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Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) Pricing Analysis

FL

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Pricier than average

Price Multiplier

68x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

3,250

119 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 68x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $6,800 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) charges 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Rmvl OF Subq Defibrillator33272$48,699$310+$48,389
Insrt Pulse Gen W/singl Lead33240$48,699$320+$48,379
Rmvl& Replc Pulse Gen 1 Lead33262$48,699$329+$48,370
Insrt Pulse Gen W/dual Leads33230$48,699$333+$48,366
Rmvl & Rplcmt Dfb Gen 2 Lead33263$48,699$342+$48,357
Insrt Pulse Gen W/mult Leads33231$48,699$355+$48,344
Rmvl & Rplcmt Dfb Gen Mlt LD33264$48,699$355+$48,344
Insj Subq Impltbl Dfb Elctrd33271$48,699$406+$48,293
Icar Cath Abltj Dscrt Arrhyt93655$30,228$261+$29,967

About Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.)

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) in FL, FL charges 68x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 119 procedures 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.

Can I negotiate?

Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.

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