Hospitals / NC

Duke University Hospital Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Above Average Cost

Price Multiplier

78x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

3,579

78 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 78x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $7,800 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Inj Drg C-Cathj Slctv Pulm-Art Angiography Bi93573$9,149$61+$9,088
Inj Drg C-Cathj Slctv Pulm Ven Angiography93574$9,149$67+$9,082
Inj Drg C-Cathj Slctv Pulm Angrph Mapca Chd Ea93575$9,149$90+$9,059
Inj Angio Cong Hrt Cath S&I93563$5,108$50+$5,057
Inj Arty/Grft Cong Hrt Cath S&I93564$5,377$53+$5,324
Angio Pelv Sel S&I|BILATERAL PROCEDURE75736$12,420$143+$12,277
Rplc Pcmkr Perm Gen Dual Lead33228$24,752$315+$24,437
Rplc Pcmkr Perm Gen Mult Lead33229$24,752$330+$24,422
Venous Sampling Thru Cath S&I75893$8,280$111+$8,169
Cessj Therapy Cath Removal Subsq S&I37214$7,713$107+$7,606
Rplc Pcmkr Perm Gen Sngl Lead33227$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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