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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Pricing Analysis

1901 W CLINCH AVE, Knoxville, TN

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

C

About average prices

Price Multiplier

47x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

14,061

87 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 47x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $4,700 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 Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Replacement OF Aortic Valve With Prosthetic Valve, Accessed Through The Skin33361$59,891$1,079+$58,812
Replacement OF Aortic Valve With Prosthetic Valve, Open Procedure Through Femoral Artery33362$59,891$1,175+$58,716
Replacement OF Aortic Valve With Prosthetic Valve, Open Procedure Through Axillary Artery33363$59,891$1,221+$58,670

About Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN charges 47x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 87 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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