Bienville Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
22x
the federal fair-price benchmark
897
12 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Bienville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT SELECTIVE DEBRID < 20 CM | 97597 | $3,449 | $102 | +$3,347 |
| INSERT NEEDLE BONE CAVITY | 36680 | $1,500 | $58 | +$1,442 |
| INSJ PICC 5 YR+ W/O IMAGING | 36569 | $1,815 | $86 | +$1,729 |
| APPL.OF UNNA BOOT/MULTI-LAYER | 29580 | $1,288 | $63 | +$1,225 |
| CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O DYE | 70450 | $1,974 | $107 | +$1,867 |
| CT C-SPINE W/O CONTRAST | 72125 | $2,325 | $131 | +$2,194 |
About Bienville Medical Center Pricing
Bienville Medical Center in , LA charges about 22x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 12procedures 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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