Franciscan Health Munster Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
190x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,667
99 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Franciscan Health Munstercharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Small Jt/Bursa W/O US | 20600 | $25,706 | $56 | +$25,650 |
| Endoscopic Papilla Cannulation Bile/Pancreatic | 43273 | $33,888 | $102 | +$33,786 |
| Simple Repair Scalp/Neck/Ax/Genit/Trunk 2.5cm/<|RETURN TO THE OPERATING ROOM FOR A RELATED PROCEDURE DURING THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD | 12001 | $36,063 | $114 | +$35,950 |
| Surgical Arthroscopy Sho W/Coracoacrm Ligm Rls | 29826 | $46,268 | $148 | +$46,120 |
| Injection 1 Tendon Sheath/Ligament Aponeurosis | 20550 | $17,198 | $60 | +$17,138 |
| Bladder Instillation Anticarcinogenic Agent | 51720 | $25,231 | $92 | +$25,139 |
| Injection Aa&/Strd Sciatic Nerve W/Img Gdn | 64445 | $46,518 | $173 | +$46,345 |
About Franciscan Health Munster Pricing
Franciscan Health Munster in , IN charges 190x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 99procedures 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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