Effingham Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
25x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,499
54 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Effingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVOLOGICS AMNION PATCH 4 X 6 CM | Q4137 | $3,375 | $127 | +$3,248 |
| CT Spine Cervical w/o Contrast | 72125 | $2,700 | $131 | +$2,569 |
| CT Spine Lumbar w/o Contrast | 72131 | $2,474 | $130 | +$2,344 |
| 10121 INCISION & REMOVAL FOREIGN BODY SUBQ TISS COMPL TechFee | 10121 | $5,050 | $275 | +$4,774 |
| 93015 STRESS TEST INTERP REPORT CHARGE | 93015 | $1,307 | $73 | +$1,234 |
| EVOLOGIC MESH ACELLULAR DERMIS 1.0CM | Q4128 | $2,250 | $127 | +$2,123 |
| 92960 CARDIOVERSION ELECTIVE ARRHYTHMIA EXTERNAL TechFee | 92960 | $2,733 | $155 | +$2,578 |
| CT Pelvis w/o Contrast | 72192 | $2,232 | $133 | +$2,100 |
| 31612 TRACHEAL PNXR PRQ W/TRANSTRACHEAL ASPIR&/NJX TechFee | 31612 | $1,568 | $95 | +$1,474 |
| MRI Spine Cervical w/o Contrast | 72141 | $3,120 | $191 | +$2,930 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar w/o Contrast | 72148 | $3,136 | $192 | +$2,944 |
| 11000 DBRDMT EXTENSV ECZEMA/INFECT SKN UP 10% BDY SURF TechFee | 11000 | $963 | $59 | +$904 |
| CT Head w/o Contrast | 70450 | $1,694 | $107 | +$1,587 |
| US Fine Needle Aspiration w/ Guidance | 10005 | $2,098 | $132 | +$1,966 |
About Effingham Hospital Pricing
Effingham Hospital in , GA charges about 25x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 54procedures 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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