Deaconess Union County Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
21x
the federal fair-price benchmark
8,065
61 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Deaconess Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC VENT MNGT SUBSQ PER DAY | 94003 | $3,237 | $59 | +$3,178 |
| HC VENT MNGT INITIAL PER DAY | 94002 | $3,358 | $86 | +$3,272 |
| PR SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION FILLING MATERIAL 1 CC/< | 11950 | $1,225 | $88 | +$1,137 |
| HC INJECT ANESTH AGET PERIPHERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT ONLY | 64450 | $2,988 | $81 | +$2,907 |
| PR ARTHRODESIS WRIST COMPLETE W/O BONE GRAFT | 25800 | $8,673 | $673 | +$7,999 |
| HC ASP/INJ OF RENAL CYST OR PELV NEEDLE PERC | 50390 | $2,644 | $81 | +$2,563 |
| PR LIG/TRNSXJ FALOPIAN TUBE CESAREAN DEL/ABDML SURG | 58611 | $689 | $65 | +$624 |
| HC US GUIDED NEEDLE PLACEMENT S&I | 76942 | $1,747 | $64 | +$1,683 |
| PRGRMG EVAL IMPLANTABLE DFB | 93283 | $2,687 | $97 | +$2,590 |
| HC BIOPSY SALIVARY GLAND NEEDLE | 42400 | $2,523 | $95 | +$2,428 |
| HC INSERT CVC PERIPH PICC WO IMG GDNCE 5 YRS OR OLDER | 36569 | $2,206 | $86 | +$2,120 |
| PR SURGICAL ARTHROSCOPY SHO W/CORACOACRM LIGM RLS | 29826 | $1,357 | $148 | +$1,209 |
| HC TUBE THORACOSTOMY CHEST TUBE INSERTION | 32551 | $3,461 | $143 | +$3,318 |
| HC CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W/O CONTRAST | 74176 | $4,396 | $183 | +$4,213 |
| HC GUIDED NEEDLE CORE BX THYROID | 60100 | $2,523 | $109 | +$2,414 |
| HC XR BONE SURVEY LIMITED | 77074 | $1,446 | $65 | +$1,381 |
| HC CT THORACIC SPINE W/O CONTRAST | 72128 | $2,858 | $130 | +$2,727 |
| HC CT CERVICAL SPINE W/O CONTRAST | 72125 | $2,858 | $131 | +$2,727 |
| HC EXC SKIN BENIGN <0.5 CM FACE FACIAL | 11440 | $3,088 | $142 | +$2,946 |
| HC ECHO 2D W/ OR W/O M-MODE LIMITED | 93308 | $2,195 | $101 | +$2,094 |
About Deaconess Union County Hospital Pricing
Deaconess Union County Hospital in , KY charges about 21x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 61procedures 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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