CHI Oakes Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
16x
the federal fair-price benchmark
909
90 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where CHI Oakes Hospitalcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PELVIS WO CONT | 72192 | $3,031 | $133 | +$2,899 |
| ARTHRODESIS SACROILIAC JOINT | 27279 | $17,756 | $759 | +$16,998 |
| ABDOMEN W WO CONT | 74170 | $5,778 | $259 | +$5,519 |
| ABDOMEN WO CONT | 74150 | $2,977 | $136 | +$2,841 |
| LOWER EXTREMITY W CONT BI | 73701 | $3,379 | $166 | +$3,213 |
| BONE LENGTH STUDY | 73700 | $2,619 | $130 | +$2,489 |
| UPR EXT JOINT WO CONT LT | 73221 | $3,925 | $205 | +$3,720 |
| CERVICAL SPINE WO CONT | 72125 | $2,459 | $131 | +$2,328 |
| LWR EXT JOINT WO CONT LT | 73721 | $3,644 | $204 | +$3,440 |
| ABDOMEN W WO CONT | 74183 | $5,943 | $336 | +$5,607 |
| UPPER EXTREMITY WO CONT BI | 73200 | $2,766 | $161 | +$2,606 |
About CHI Oakes Hospital Pricing
CHI Oakes Hospital in , ND charges about 16x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 90procedures 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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