Duke University Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
78x
the federal fair-price benchmark
3,579
78 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Duke University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inj Drg C-Cathj Slctv Pulm-Art Angiography Bi | 93573 | $9,149 | $61 | +$9,088 |
| Inj Drg C-Cathj Slctv Pulm Ven Angiography | 93574 | $9,149 | $67 | +$9,082 |
| Inj Drg C-Cathj Slctv Pulm Angrph Mapca Chd Ea | 93575 | $9,149 | $90 | +$9,059 |
| Inj Angio Cong Hrt Cath S&I | 93563 | $5,108 | $50 | +$5,057 |
| Inj Arty/Grft Cong Hrt Cath S&I | 93564 | $5,377 | $53 | +$5,324 |
| Angio Pelv Sel S&I|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 75736 | $12,420 | $143 | +$12,277 |
| Rplc Pcmkr Perm Gen Dual Lead | 33228 | $24,752 | $315 | +$24,437 |
| Rplc Pcmkr Perm Gen Mult Lead | 33229 | $24,752 | $330 | +$24,422 |
| Venous Sampling Thru Cath S&I | 75893 | $8,280 | $111 | +$8,169 |
| Cessj Therapy Cath Removal Subsq S&I | 37214 | $7,713 | $107 | +$7,606 |
| Rplc Pcmkr Perm Gen Sngl Lead | 33227 | $21,208 | $302 | +$20,906 |
About Duke University Hospital Pricing
Duke University Hospital in , NC charges 78x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 78procedures 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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