Dale Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
16x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,557
80 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Dale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKIN SUB GRFT T/A/L | 15274 | $3,470 | $87 | +$3,383 |
| LHC BY TRANSEPTAL PUNCTURE | 93462 | $7,272 | $204 | +$7,068 |
| GRAFT SKIN APLIGRAF 1978-0001-99 | Q4101 | $3,321 | $127 | +$3,194 |
| INSERTION TEMP PACEMAKER | 33210 | $6,930 | $141 | +$6,790 |
| SKIN SUB GRAFT T/ARM/ LG CHILD | 15273 | $6,940 | $322 | +$6,618 |
| ANGIOGRAM EXTREMITY UNILATERAL RIGHT | 75710 | $3,164 | $149 | +$3,015 |
| PICC INSERTION 5 YR + W/O IMAGING | 36569 | $1,699 | $86 | +$1,613 |
| I & D COMPLEX POST-OP WD INFECTION | 10180 | $5,266 | $288 | +$4,977 |
| I & D HEMATOMA SEROMA FLUID COLL | 10140 | $3,057 | $174 | +$2,882 |
| EPIDERMAL AUTOGRT ADD 100 SQ OR LESS | 15111 | $2,071 | $122 | +$1,949 |
| LITHOTRIPSY UNILATERAL | 50590 | $12,836 | $760 | +$12,076 |
| SWAN GANZ INSERTION | 93503 | $1,337 | $82 | +$1,255 |
| MYLOGRAM LUMBAR | 72265 | $1,733 | $110 | +$1,623 |
| NEG PRESS WD GREATER THAN 50 SQ CM | 97606 | $760 | $50 | +$710 |
| CT ABD PELVIS W/O | 74176 | $2,737 | $183 | +$2,554 |
| SKIN SUB GRAFT TRNK/ARM/LEG | 15271 | $2,300 | $158 | +$2,142 |
| CT GUIDED NEEDLE PLACEMENT | 77012 | $1,764 | $123 | +$1,641 |
| SKIN SUB GRAFT FACE/N/K/HF/G | 15275 | $2,300 | $160 | +$2,139 |
| CT HEAD/BRAIN W/O CONTRAS | 70450 | $1,513 | $107 | +$1,406 |
About Dale Medical Center Pricing
Dale Medical Center in , AL charges about 16x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 80procedures 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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