CHI LakeWood Health Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
20x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,305
51 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where CHI LakeWood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAD INJECT HIP JOINT CT GUIDE | 20610 | $3,171 | $69 | +$3,102 |
| BRAIN WO CONT | 70551 | $4,908 | $195 | +$4,712 |
| CERVICAL SPINE COMP WO CONT | 72141 | $4,603 | $191 | +$4,412 |
| ABDOMEN PELVIS WO CONT | 74176 | $4,386 | $183 | +$4,203 |
| LUMBAR SPINE COMP WO CONT | 72148 | $4,583 | $192 | +$4,392 |
| RAD EPIDURAL L/S CT GUIDE | 62322 | $3,394 | $146 | +$3,248 |
| THORACIC SPINE COMP WO CONT | 72146 | $4,371 | $190 | +$4,180 |
| ANG NECK WO CONT | 70547 | $4,863 | $215 | +$4,648 |
| HIP MIN 5 VIEW BI | 73523 | $1,373 | $61 | +$1,312 |
| ABDOMEN WO CONT | 74181 | $4,263 | $194 | +$4,069 |
| BONE SURVEY LTD METS | 77074 | $1,397 | $65 | +$1,333 |
| ANG HEAD W CONT | 70545 | $4,846 | $226 | +$4,620 |
| LUMBAR SPINE COMP W OBL BEND | 72114 | $1,304 | $62 | +$1,243 |
| INTUBATE ENDO EMERGENT CRNA | 31500 | $2,769 | $133 | +$2,636 |
| ABDOMEN PELVIS W WO CONT | 74178 | $7,018 | $338 | +$6,680 |
| BRAIN W CONT | 70552 | $5,546 | $269 | +$5,277 |
| HEAD WO CONT | 70450 | $2,181 | $107 | +$2,075 |
| ANG HEAD WO CONT | 70544 | $4,371 | $215 | +$4,156 |
| ANG NECK W CONT | 70548 | $4,968 | $246 | +$4,722 |
About CHI LakeWood Health Pricing
CHI LakeWood Health in , MN charges about 20x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 51procedures 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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