Butler County Health Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
25x
the federal fair-price benchmark
982
55 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Butler County Healthcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving of shoulder bone using endoscope | 29826 | $33,351 | $148 | +$33,203 |
| Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands, patient younger than age 12 | 42820 | $11,464 | $261 | +$11,203 |
| Repair Of Shoulder Rotator Cuff Using An Endoscope | 29827 | $34,937 | $976 | +$33,961 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 47562 | $20,176 | $632 | +$19,544 |
| Repair of groin hernia patient age 5 years or older | 49505 | $14,134 | $508 | +$13,626 |
| Mra Brain/head W/ Contrast | 70545 | $5,868 | $226 | +$5,642 |
| Ct Stone Protocol | 74176 | $4,551 | $183 | +$4,368 |
| Mri Brain W/o Contrast | 70551 | $4,810 | $195 | +$4,615 |
| Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope | 29881 | $12,672 | $516 | +$12,156 |
| Injection(s) of therapeutic substance | 62322 | $3,559 | $146 | +$3,413 |
| Mri Abdomen W/o Contrast | 74181 | $4,553 | $194 | +$4,359 |
| CT scan | 70450 | $2,446 | $107 | +$2,339 |
| Mri Spine Thoracic W/o Contrast | 72146 | $4,295 | $190 | +$4,105 |
| Mri Spine Cervical W/o Contrast | 72141 | $4,295 | $191 | +$4,104 |
| MRI scan of lower spinal canal | 72148 | $4,295 | $192 | +$4,103 |
| Mra Brain/head W/o Contrast | 70544 | $4,810 | $215 | +$4,595 |
| Ct Spine Lumbar W/o Contrast | 72131 | $2,840 | $130 | +$2,710 |
About Butler County Health Pricing
Butler County Health in , NE charges about 25x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 55procedures 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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