Charleston Area Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
124x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,421
100 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Charleston Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYTAL WOUND MATRIX 3-LAYER LAWD 16 X 35CM | Q4166 | $46,690 | $127 | +$46,563 |
| AMNIOEXCEL PLUS 5CMX8CM | Q4137 | $34,731 | $127 | +$34,604 |
| LRG ALLODERM THIN PERFORATED | Q4116 | $31,825 | $127 | +$31,697 |
| PURAPLY AM 6X9 PURAPLYAM6X9 | Q4196 | $29,662 | $127 | +$29,534 |
| CYTAL WOUND MATRIX 6 LAYER 10X15CM WSX1015 | Q4169 | $26,094 | $127 | +$25,967 |
| SCAFFOLD DERMA REPAIR MESHED PRIMATRIX 8X8CM 607-005-880 | Q4110 | $22,989 | $127 | +$22,862 |
About Charleston Area Medical Center Pricing
Charleston Area Medical Center in , WV charges 124x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 100procedures 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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