Astera Health Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
94x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,872
90 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Astera Healthcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pf Anes Insertion Picc W/Out Port or Pump; W/Out Image Guide; Age 5 or Older | 36569 | $30,470 | $86 | +$30,384 |
| Pf Injection(S) Anesthetic Agent(S) and/or Steroid; Other Peripheral Nerve or Branch | 64450 | $22,169 | $81 | +$22,089 |
| Sc Inj Sentinel Node WO Scan | 38792 | $21,267 | $82 | +$21,185 |
| Pf Injection(S) Anesthetic Agent(S) and/or Steroid; Femoral Nerve Incl Imaging Guidance When Perf | 64447 | $31,030 | $134 | +$30,896 |
| Arthroscopy Shoulder;Decomp Subacromial Sp W Part Acromioplasty W Coracoacromial Lig Rel (Pro CAH) | 29826 | $33,636 | $148 | +$33,488 |
| Pf Injection(S) Anesthetic Agent(S) and/or Steroid; Brachial Plexus Including Imaging Guidance When Performed | 64415 | $34,435 | $155 | +$34,280 |
| Placement of Seton | 46020 | $19,905 | $111 | +$19,794 |
| Emergent Level 3 | 99283 | $11,490 | $69 | +$11,420 |
| Ther Fx Nasal Inf Turbinate | 30930 | $17,429 | $109 | +$17,320 |
| Pf Injection(S) Anesthetic Agent(S) and/or Steroid; Sciatic Nerve Incl Imaging Guidance When Perf | 64445 | $24,873 | $173 | +$24,700 |
| Removal of Intrauterine Device | 58301 | $14,690 | $112 | +$14,578 |
| App Skin Sub Graft F/N/O/H/G Total Area Up to 100 Sq Cm; First 25 Sq Cm or Less (Pro CAH) | 15275 | $21,054 | $160 | +$20,893 |
| Thoracentesis W/O Imaging | 32554 | $33,660 | $261 | +$33,400 |
| Application of Long Leg Splint (Thigh to Ankle or Toes) (Pro CAH) | 29505 | $13,981 | $110 | +$13,872 |
| Pf Anes Tap Block Unilateral | 64486 | $15,785 | $126 | +$15,659 |
| Chromotubation of Oviduct Includ | 58350 | $17,904 | $143 | +$17,761 |
| Repair Complex Scalp Arms and/or Legs; Each Additional 5 Cm or Less (Pro CAH) | 13122 | $15,501 | $128 | +$15,373 |
| Drainage of Scrotal Wall Abscess (Pro CAH) | 55100 | $29,724 | $248 | +$29,475 |
| Emergency Department Visit Moderate Mdm (Pro CAH) | 99284 | $13,981 | $118 | +$13,863 |
| Pf Injection(S) Anesthetic Agent(S) and/or Steroid; Axillary Nerve Incl Imaging Guidance When Perf | 64417 | $21,556 | $186 | +$21,370 |
About Astera Health Pricing
Astera Health in , MN charges 94x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 90procedures 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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