Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Average Cost
33x
the federal fair-price benchmark
377
85 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalbcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJX CGEN CAR CTH SLCTV C ANG | 93563 | $12,570 | $50 | +$12,520 |
| NJX CGEN CAR CATH SLCTV OPAC | 93564 | $12,570 | $53 | +$12,517 |
| PRQ CORONARY MECH THROMBECT | 92973 | $15,195 | $82 | +$15,114 |
| INSERT/PLACE HEART CATHETER | 93503 | $12,570 | $82 | +$12,489 |
| CATH PLACE CARDIO BRACHYTX | 92974 | $15,195 | $139 | +$15,056 |
| CYSTOURETHROSCOPY | 52000 | $18,315 | $216 | +$18,099 |
| EP EVAL SUBQ IMPL DFB | 93644 | $13,584 | $189 | +$13,395 |
| CYSTO W/URTRL CATHJ | 52005 | $18,315 | $281 | +$18,034 |
| L HRT CATH TRNSPTL PUNCTURE | 93462 | $12,570 | $204 | +$12,366 |
| PUL ART BALLOON REPR PERCUT | 92998 | $15,195 | $275 | +$14,920 |
| INTRACARDIAC EPHYS 3D MAPG | 93613 | $13,584 | $248 | +$13,336 |
| CYSTOURETERO W/LITHOTRIPSY | 52353 | $18,315 | $344 | +$17,971 |
| TX L/R ATRIAL FIB ADDL | 93657 | $13,584 | $261 | +$13,323 |
| ICAR CATH ABLTJ DSCRT ARRHYT | 93655 | $13,584 | $261 | +$13,323 |
| CYSTO/URETERO W/LITHOTRIPSY | 52356 | $18,315 | $365 | +$17,950 |
| FETAL NON-STRESS TEST | 59025 | $2,530 | $50 | +$2,480 |
| CYSTOSCOPY AND TREATMENT | 52332 | $18,315 | $373 | +$17,942 |
| PERQ TRANSCATH CLOSURE EACH | 93592 | $15,195 | $327 | +$14,868 |
| EP EVL 1/2CHMB TRNSVNS CVDFB | 93642 | $13,584 | $330 | +$13,254 |
| PRQ CARDIAC ANGIOPLAST 1 ART | 92920 | $15,195 | $387 | +$14,808 |
About Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Pricing
Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb in , TN charges 33x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 85procedures 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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