Elmore Community Hospital Pricing Analysis
500 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Wetumpka, AL
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
A
Lower than most hospitals
5x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,145
133 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Elmore Community Hospital charges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Frozen Biopsy Spec. | 88314 | $907 | $82 | +$825 |
| CT Scan Guided Lung Bio | 77012 | $1,209 | $123 | +$1,086 |
| MRI — leg joint (knee, no contrast) | 73721 | $1,508 | $204 | +$1,303 |
| MRI Upper Extr JT Without Cont Blt MRI Upper | 73221 | $1,508 | $205 | +$1,302 |
| Acl Allograft Placement | 29867 | $13,048 | $1,179 | +$11,869 |
| MRI Lower Extremity Without Contrast Blt MRI Lowerext | 73718 | $1,508 | $222 | +$1,285 |
| MRI Thoracic Without Contrast MRI Thoracic | 72146 | $1,045 | $190 | +$855 |
| MRI Cervical Without Contrast | 72141 | $1,045 | $191 | +$854 |
| MRI — lower back/lumbar spine (no contrast) | 72148 | $1,045 | $192 | +$853 |
| MRI — brain (no contrast) | 70551 | $1,045 | $195 | +$850 |
| Cysto With Fulguration | 52400 | $3,205 | $428 | +$2,777 |
| MRI Upper Extremity Without Both Sides MRI Upper EX | 73218 | $1,508 | $303 | +$1,204 |
| MRI JT Uppr Extremity W/contrast Bil MRI Jtupp | 73222 | $1,508 | $313 | +$1,195 |
| MRI — brain (with and without contrast) | 70553 | $1,508 | $317 | +$1,191 |
| Cta/ Head | 70496 | $1,270 | $274 | +$996 |
| MRI Pelvis Without MRI Pelvis WI | 72195 | $1,045 | $227 | +$818 |
About Elmore Community Hospital
Elmore Community Hospital in Wetumpka, AL charges about 5x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 133 procedures 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.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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