CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
133x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,930
87 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffscharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRYOTHERAPY OF SKIN | 17340 | $12,765 | $53 | +$12,712 |
| PLACE BREAST CATH FOR RAD | 19297 | $18,112 | $83 | +$18,029 |
| TREATMENT OF EYELID LESIONS | 68040 | $12,765 | $62 | +$12,703 |
| COMPOSITE BYP GRFT PROSVEIN | 35681 | $12,765 | $72 | +$12,693 |
| ESCHAROTOMY ADDL INCISION | 16036 | $12,765 | $73 | +$12,692 |
| INS DEVICE FOR RT GUIDE OPEN | 49412 | $12,765 | $74 | +$12,691 |
| APPENDECTOMY ADD-ON | 44955 | $12,765 | $75 | +$12,690 |
About CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Pricing
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs in , IA charges 133x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 87procedures 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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