Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
141x
the federal fair-price benchmark
10,018
57 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Baptist Health Citizens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUING RADIATION THERAPY CONSULTATION PER WEEK | 77336 | $43,856 | $92 | +$43,764 |
| SPECIAL RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING FOR DELIVERY OF EXTERNAL RADIATION | 77321 | $43,856 | $95 | +$43,761 |
| RADIATION TREATMENT DEVICES, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, COMPLEX | 77334 | $43,856 | $126 | +$43,730 |
| SPECIAL RADIATION TREATMENT PROCEDURE | 77470 | $43,856 | $145 | +$43,711 |
| COMPUTER-ASSISTED RADIOSURGERY APPLICATION OF HEADFRAME | 61800 | $43,856 | $146 | +$43,710 |
| SIMPLE RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING FOR DELIVERY OF EXTERNAL RADIATION | 77306 | $43,856 | $150 | +$43,706 |
| SPECIAL MEDICAL RADIATION THERAPY CONSULTATION | 77370 | $43,856 | $151 | +$43,705 |
| COMPUTER-ASSISTED RADIOSURGERY OF SIMPLE GROWTH OF BRAIN, EACH ADDITIONAL GROWTH | 61797 | $43,856 | $200 | +$43,656 |
| COMPUTER-ASSISTED RADIOSURGERY OF GROWTH OF SPINE, EACH ADDITIONAL GROWTH | 63621 | $43,856 | $231 | +$43,625 |
| SIMPLE RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING FOR DELIVERY OF INTERNAL RADIATION | 77316 | $43,856 | $249 | +$43,607 |
| OBTAINING DATA NEEDED TO DEVELOP THE OPTIMAL RADIATION TREATMENT, 1 TREATMENT AREA | 77280 | $43,856 | $270 | +$43,586 |
| COMPUTER-ASSISTED RADIOSURGERY OF COMPLEX GROWTH OF BRAIN, EACH ADDITIONAL GROWTH | 61799 | $43,856 | $276 | +$43,580 |
| REMOVAL OF BLOOD CLOT IN HEART ARTERY, ACCESSED THROUGH THE SKIN | 92973 | $12,753 | $82 | +$12,672 |
| COMPLEX RADIATION THERAPY PLANNING FOR DELIVERY OF EXTERNAL RADIATION | 77307 | $43,856 | $290 | +$43,566 |
| REMOVAL OF DEFIBRILLATOR ELECTRODE | 33272 | $45,565 | $310 | +$45,255 |
| HC MOD SED 1ST 15 MINS 5 YRS AND OLDER | 99152 | $7,433 | $51 | +$7,382 |
| INSERTION OF PACING DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR WITH EXISTING SINGLE LEAD | 33240 | $45,565 | $320 | +$45,245 |
| DELIVERY OF INTERMEDIATE RADIATION TREATMENT | 77407 | $43,856 | $310 | +$43,546 |
| REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR, SINGLE WIRE (LEAD) | 33262 | $45,565 | $329 | +$45,236 |
| INSERTION OF PACING DEFIBRILLATOR PULSE GENERATOR WITH EXISTING DUAL LEADS | 33230 | $45,565 | $333 | +$45,232 |
About Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Pricing
Baptist Health Citizens Hospital in , AL charges 141x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 57procedures 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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