Bourbon Community Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Average Cost
30x
the federal fair-price benchmark
859
145 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Bourbon Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over | 42826 | $17,831 | $231 | +$17,599 |
| Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia | 69436 | $10,211 | $145 | +$10,066 |
| Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; younger than age 12 | 42825 | $16,430 | $243 | +$16,187 |
| Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 29826 | $9,516 | $148 | +$9,369 |
| Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12 | 42820 | $14,946 | $261 | +$14,685 |
| Cystourethroscopy, with biopsy(s) | 52204 | $17,234 | $355 | +$16,879 |
| Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure) | 29875 | $22,028 | $474 | +$21,554 |
| Computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; without contrast material | 74176 | $8,346 | $183 | +$8,163 |
About Bourbon Community Hospital Pricing
Bourbon Community Hospital in , KY charges about 30x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 145procedures 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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