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Franciscan Health Munster Pricing Analysis

701 SUPERIOR AVE, MUNSTER, IN

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Among the 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 federal 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 Munster 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Arthrocentesis Aspir&/inj Small Jt/bursa Without Ultrasound20600$25,706$56+$25,650
Endoscopic Papilla Cannulation Bile/pancreatic43273$33,888$102+$33,786
Simple stitches/wound repair12001$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

Franciscan Health Munster in MUNSTER, IN charges 190x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 99 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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