Catawba Valley Health System Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Above Average Cost
54x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,300
75 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Catawba Valley Health Systemcharges 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 | $35,436 | $148 | +$35,288 |
| Rmvl& Replc Pulse Gen 1 Lead | 33262 | $49,154 | $329 | +$48,825 |
| Rmvl & Rplcmt Dfb Gen 2 Lead | 33263 | $49,154 | $342 | +$48,812 |
| Rmvl & Rplcmt Dfb Gen Mlt Ld | 33264 | $68,606 | $355 | +$68,251 |
| Temporary Pacemaker Insertion | 33210 | $17,716 | $141 | +$17,575 |
| Remv&replc Pm Gen Mult Leads | 33229 | $40,633 | $330 | +$40,303 |
| Aortogram Thoracic | 75605 | $11,460 | $121 | +$11,339 |
| Cardiomems Procedure | 33289 | $60,610 | $284 | +$60,326 |
| Pacemaker Generator Explant | 33233 | $17,716 | $212 | +$17,504 |
| Insertion Of Leadless Ppm | 33274 | $40,633 | $420 | +$40,213 |
| Remv&replc Pm Gen Dual Lead | 33228 | $22,268 | $315 | +$21,953 |
| Insert/replac Of Icd Generator | 33240 | $49,154 | $320 | +$48,834 |
| Transcatheter Biopsy | 37200 | $11,460 | $185 | +$11,275 |
| Isatuximab-irfc 500 Mg/25 Ml | 24065 | $13,321 | $262 | +$13,059 |
About Catawba Valley Health System Pricing
Catawba Valley Health System in , NC charges 54x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 75procedures 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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