Big Sandy Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Best Value
7x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,009
57 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Big Sandy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri L Spine W/o & W/ Dye | 72158 | $5,821 | $318 | +$5,503 |
| Rep I-med Sc/ax/trnk/ex <2.5cm | 12031 | $3,960 | $260 | +$3,700 |
| Njx Aa&/strd Trigeminal Nrv | 64450 | $1,173 | $81 | +$1,092 |
| Inj Sing/mult Trg Pts-3 Or >Muscle | 20553 | $813 | $60 | +$753 |
| Tube Thoracostomy W/o Image | 32551 | $1,842 | $143 | +$1,699 |
| Rep Simple Face 5.1-7.5 Cm | 12014 | $1,920 | $172 | +$1,748 |
| Inj Tendon Single Tendon/origin | 20551 | $610 | $60 | +$550 |
| Mri General Upper Extremity | 73218 | $3,005 | $303 | +$2,702 |
| Repair Of Nail Bed | 11760 | $1,735 | $187 | +$1,548 |
| Rep Simple Face 2.6-5.0cm | 12013 | $1,339 | $146 | +$1,193 |
| Rep Extensor Tendon W/o Graft 1 Ea | 26410 | $5,405 | $599 | +$4,806 |
| Rep Simple Not Face 7.6-12.5cm | 12004 | $1,427 | $162 | +$1,265 |
| Tx Dislocated Interphal Jnt W/o An | 26770 | $3,163 | $362 | +$2,801 |
About Big Sandy Medical Center Pricing
Big Sandy Medical Center in , MT charges about 7x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals 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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