Franciscan Health Munster Pricing Analysis
701 SUPERIOR AVE, MUNSTER, IN
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Among the 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 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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrocentesis Aspir&/inj Small Jt/bursa Without Ultrasound | 20600 | $25,706 | $56 | +$25,650 |
| Endoscopic Papilla Cannulation Bile/pancreatic | 43273 | $33,888 | $102 | +$33,786 |
| Simple stitches/wound repair | 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
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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