Bucktail Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
24x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,406
39 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Bucktail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSERT PICC CATH - CENTRAL VENOUS DEVICE | 36569 | $4,266 | $86 | +$4,180 |
| REM FB AUD CANAL W ANES | 69205 | $4,179 | $88 | +$4,091 |
| CENTRAL VENOUS CATH <5YRS | 36555 | $8,500 | $213 | +$8,286 |
| CLO TRT NASAL FX;W/STABIL | 21320 | $8,128 | $221 | +$7,907 |
| CENTRAL VENOUS CATH >5YRS | 36556 | $8,500 | $238 | +$8,262 |
| EXC BEN LES SCALP <0.6 CM | 11420 | $4,179 | $125 | +$4,054 |
| DEST LES VESTIB MOUTH | 40820 | $8,128 | $252 | +$7,876 |
| TUBE THORACOSTOMY | 32551 | $4,177 | $143 | +$4,034 |
| DEBR EXZ/INF SKIN 10% BS | 11000 | $1,557 | $59 | +$1,498 |
| LIG/DIV/EXC OF V VEIN | 37785 | $8,500 | $338 | +$8,162 |
| CLO TRT NASAL FX;WO STABL | 21315 | $4,019 | $160 | +$3,859 |
| I&D COMPLX POSTOP WO INF | 10180 | $7,040 | $288 | +$6,752 |
| I&D HEMATOMA/SEROMA/FLUID | 10140 | $4,179 | $174 | +$4,004 |
| EXC LES TONGUE ANTERIOR | 41112 | $8,128 | $342 | +$7,786 |
| INJ ANES AGENT;OTHER PERI | 64450 | $1,885 | $81 | +$1,804 |
| OPEN TRT SHLDR DIS W FX | 23670 | $18,608 | $818 | +$17,790 |
| CLO TRT PROX TIB-FIB JT | 27831 | $8,407 | $403 | +$8,004 |
| CLO TRT SEPTAL FX | 21337 | $8,128 | $427 | +$7,701 |
| INFUSION MED - LST HOUR (NOT KCL) | 96365 | $1,224 | $67 | +$1,157 |
About Bucktail Medical Center Pricing
Bucktail Medical Center in , PA charges about 24x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 39procedures 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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