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

3801 E Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Port Saint Joe, FL

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Fairness Grade

D

Pricier than average

Price Multiplier

96x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

3,238

131 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 96x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $9,600 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 Gulf (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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
TX L/r Atrial Fib Addl93657$46,282$261+$46,021
Icar Cath Abltj Dscrt Arrhyt93655$46,282$261+$46,021

About Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.)

Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) in Port Saint Joe, FL charges 96x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 131 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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