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Franciscan Health Munster Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Most Expensive

Price Multiplier

190x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,667

99 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 190x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $19,000 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 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Arthrocentesis Aspir&/Inj Small Jt/Bursa W/O US20600$25,706$56+$25,650
Endoscopic Papilla Cannulation Bile/Pancreatic43273$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 PERIOD12001$36,063$114+$35,950
Surgical Arthroscopy Sho W/Coracoacrm Ligm Rls29826$46,268$148+$46,120
Injection 1 Tendon Sheath/Ligament Aponeurosis20550$17,198$60+$17,138
Bladder Instillation Anticarcinogenic Agent51720$25,231$92+$25,139
Injection Aa&/Strd Sciatic Nerve W/Img Gdn64445$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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