Banner Lassen Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
19x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,708
58 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Banner Lassen Medical Centercharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASP&/INJ CYST/PELVIS RENAL BI | 50390 | $2,676 | $81 | +$2,595 |
| BX/EXCISE NODE NDL SUPERFICIAL BI | 38505 | $4,580 | $170 | +$4,410 |
| INS PICC WO P/P WO IMG 0-4YRS | 36568 | $2,086 | $84 | +$2,003 |
| VENT SUBSQ DAY | 94003 | $1,382 | $59 | +$1,323 |
| ED DELIVERY PLACENTA | 59414 | $1,882 | $82 | +$1,800 |
| VENT INITIAL DAY | 94002 | $1,934 | $86 | +$1,848 |
| CT ABDOMEN&PELVIS WO CNT | 74176 | $4,063 | $183 | +$3,880 |
| MRI SPINE LUMBAR WO CNT | 72148 | $4,181 | $192 | +$3,989 |
| ASP&/INJ JT/BUR MAJ WO US GD BI | 20610 | $1,439 | $69 | +$1,371 |
| CT CHEST DX W&WO CNT | 71270 | $3,971 | $196 | +$3,775 |
| CT CHEST DX WO CNT | 71250 | $2,647 | $133 | +$2,515 |
| CT CHEST DX W CNT | 71260 | $3,310 | $167 | +$3,143 |
| CT PELVIS WO CNT | 72192 | $2,631 | $133 | +$2,498 |
| MRI SPINE LUMBAR W&WO CNT | 72158 | $6,271 | $318 | +$5,953 |
| MRI SPINE LUMBAR W CNT | 72149 | $5,226 | $270 | +$4,957 |
| MRI BRAIN WO CNT | 70551 | $3,771 | $195 | +$3,576 |
About Banner Lassen Medical Center Pricing
Banner Lassen Medical Center in , CA charges about 19x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 58procedures 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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