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Franciscan Health Carmel Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Most Expensive

Price Multiplier

114x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,616

77 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 114x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $11,400 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 Franciscan Health Carmelcharges 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
Reposition Vad Different Session, Right or Left Heart33993$46,194$142+$46,052
Coronary Thrombectomy92973$21,430$82+$21,349
Insertion of Heart Electrode33211$30,249$146+$30,103
Cessj Therapy Cath Removal37214$18,726$107+$18,619
Guide Nerv Destr Elec Stim95873$10,896$76+$10,820
Thromblytic Art/Ven Therapy37213$27,369$202+$27,167
Remv&Replc Icd Gen Dual Lead33263$43,214$342+$42,872
I/R Tpm33210$15,844$141+$15,703
Aspirate/Inj Ganglion Cyst Hcode20612$6,915$68+$6,847

About Franciscan Health Carmel Pricing

Franciscan Health Carmel in , IN charges 114x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 77procedures 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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