Dallas County Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Average Cost
38x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,241
58 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Dallas County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR-INSJ TEMP NDWELLG BLADDER CATHETER SI | 51702 | $9,449 | $65 | +$9,384 |
| OR-INSJ/RPLCMT SPI NPGR DIR/INDUXIVE COU | 63685 | $41,813 | $319 | +$41,495 |
| IMP-KERECIS SURGIBIND FENES 7X20CM GRAFT | Q4158 | $11,254 | $127 | +$11,127 |
| OR-DILAT URETHRAL STRIX DILAT | 53600 | $5,950 | $91 | +$5,859 |
| OR-TREAT SPINE FRACTURE 1 FX VERTEBRA | 22853 | $11,421 | $229 | +$11,193 |
| OR-MEATOTOMY; EXCEPT IN NEWBORN | 53020 | $4,170 | $86 | +$4,084 |
| OR-PELVIC EXAMINATION UNDER ANESTH | 57410 | $4,174 | $97 | +$4,077 |
| OR-INJECT TRIGGER POINTS 3/> | 20553 | $2,561 | $60 | +$2,501 |
| OR-ARTHRSCPY SHOULDER DECOMPR | 29826 | $5,765 | $148 | +$5,617 |
| OR-ANALYZE NEUROSTIM SIMPLE | 95971 | $1,915 | $50 | +$1,865 |
| OR-REM VENTIL TUBE UNDER ANESTH | 69424 | $4,934 | $130 | +$4,804 |
| OR-L REV OR REM IMPL SPINAL NS PG OR REC | 63688 | $11,421 | $306 | +$11,116 |
| OPS-REMOVAL FB EXT AUDITORY CANAL | 69205 | $3,262 | $88 | +$3,175 |
| OR-TYMPANOSTOMY, GENERAL ANESTHESIA | 69436 | $5,078 | $145 | +$4,933 |
| OR-MYRG INCL ASP/EUSTACH INFLAT REQ ANES | 69421 | $4,790 | $138 | +$4,652 |
| OR-I&D BELOW FASCIA FOOT 1 BURSAL SPACE | 28002 | $7,993 | $242 | +$7,750 |
| OR-I&D HMTMA SEROMA/FLUID COLLJ | 10140 | $5,571 | $174 | +$5,397 |
| OR-CYSTO/URETERO W/LITHOTRIPSY | 52356 | $11,495 | $365 | +$11,129 |
| OR-LAPAROSCOPY ABD DIAG OMENT PERITONEUM | 49320 | $9,126 | $316 | +$8,809 |
| OR-REM OF ADENOIDS 1' <12 YEARS | 42830 | $5,583 | $195 | +$5,387 |
About Dallas County Hospital Pricing
Dallas County Hospital in , IA charges 38x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 58procedures 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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