Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
200x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,371
65 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Bakersfield Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THROMBECTOMY CORON MECHAN | 92973 | $27,936 | $82 | +$27,854 |
| PLACE BREAST CATH FOR RAD | 19297 | $24,345 | $83 | +$24,262 |
| CRYOTHERAPY OF SKIN | 17340 | $14,699 | $53 | +$14,646 |
| INSERTION CATHETER ARTERY | 36660 | $14,699 | $57 | +$14,642 |
| ESCHAROTOMY ADDL INCISION | 16036 | $18,050 | $73 | +$17,977 |
| TREATMENT OF EYELID LESIONS | 68040 | $14,699 | $62 | +$14,637 |
| REMOVE FOREIGN BODY FROM EYE | 65220 | $14,699 | $64 | +$14,635 |
About Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Pricing
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in , CA charges 200x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 65procedures 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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