Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital Pricing Analysis
679 NORTH MAIN STREET, SALEM, AR
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Lower than most hospitals
8x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,188
62 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital charges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apligraf | Q4101 | $1,986 | $127 | +$1,859 |
| Insertion OF Picc Line W/out Imaging | 36569 | $1,513 | $86 | +$1,427 |
| I&d Hematoma | 10140 | $2,004 | $174 | +$1,829 |
| Nushield 2x3 CM | Q4160 | $1,220 | $127 | +$1,092 |
| Cygnus Dual 4x6 24 Units | Q4282 | $1,007 | $127 | +$880 |
| Affinity 6.25 CM 7 Units | Q4159 | $967 | $127 | +$839 |
| Debride Muscle/fascia Each Additional 20 | 11046 | $896 | $76 | +$820 |
| Debride Bone Each Additional 20 CM | 11047 | $1,438 | $129 | +$1,309 |
| CT Scan Pelvis Without Contrast | 72192 | $920 | $133 | +$787 |
| CT scan — head/brain (no contrast) | 70450 | $724 | $107 | +$618 |
| CT Scan Abdomen Without Contrast | 74150 | $920 | $136 | +$784 |
| App OF Skin Product Legs Trunk Arms 25sq | 15271 | $1,600 | $158 | +$1,442 |
| CT scan — face/sinuses (no contrast) | 70486 | $724 | $128 | +$596 |
| CT Scan Lumbar Spine Without Contrast | 72131 | $724 | $130 | +$594 |
| CT Scan Lower Extremity LT Without Cont,left Side | 73700 | $724 | $130 | +$594 |
| CT Scan Thoracic Spine Without Contrast | 72128 | $724 | $130 | +$594 |
About Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital in SALEM, AR charges about 8x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 62 procedures 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.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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