Franciscan Health Orthopedic-Carmel Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
162x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,696
85 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Franciscan Health Orthopedic-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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection Aa&/Strd Sciatic Nerve W/Img Gdn | 64445 | $84,562 | $173 | +$84,388 |
| Allo. Pbsc Infusion | 38240 | $96,510 | $202 | +$96,308 |
| Injection Aa&/Strd Brachial Plexus W/Img Gdn | 64415 | $73,699 | $155 | +$73,544 |
| Lam Facetec/Foramot Drg Arthrd Lumbar 1 Vrt Sgm | 63052 | $108,690 | $230 | +$108,461 |
| Transcatheter Impl Wrls Pulm Arty Pressure Sensor | 33289 | $119,740 | $284 | +$119,456 |
| Injection Anes Lmbr/Thrc Paravertbrl Sympathetic | 64520 | $94,700 | $242 | +$94,458 |
| Njx Interlaminar Lmbr/Sac W/Image Guidance Hcode | 62323 | $100,046 | $273 | +$99,772 |
| Insj Biomchn Dev Intervertebral Dsc Spc W/Arthrd | 22853 | $76,408 | $229 | +$76,179 |
| Injection Aa&/Strd Axillary Nerve W/Img Gdn | 64417 | $61,321 | $186 | +$61,135 |
| Reposition Vad Different Session, Right or Left Heart | 33993 | $46,194 | $142 | +$46,052 |
| Insrt Pulse Gen W/Mult Leads | 33231 | $115,235 | $355 | +$114,880 |
| Remv&Replc Icd Gen Sing Lead | 33262 | $105,152 | $329 | +$104,823 |
| Arthrd Ant Interdy Cervcl Belw C2 Ea Addl Ntrspc | 22552 | $107,835 | $353 | +$107,482 |
| Tap Block Unilateral by Injection(S) | 64486 | $34,851 | $126 | +$34,726 |
| Insrt Pulse Gen W/Dual Leads | 33230 | $92,190 | $333 | +$91,857 |
| Coronary Thrombectomy | 92973 | $21,430 | $82 | +$21,349 |
| Insrt Pulse Gen W/Singl Lead | 33240 | $79,225 | $320 | +$78,905 |
| Ins/Rep Subq Defibrillator Includes Dft at Implant | 33270 | $113,845 | $493 | +$113,352 |
About Franciscan Health Orthopedic-Carmel Pricing
Franciscan Health Orthopedic-Carmel in , IN charges 162x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 85procedures 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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