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Franciscan Health Orthopedic-Carmel Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

F

Most Expensive

Price Multiplier

162x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

2,696

85 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 162x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $16,200 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 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.

Note:This hospital's published data mainly includes major surgical procedures. These charges include the cost of implanted devices (like pacemakers or joint replacements) and facility fees — not just the surgeon's work. The government benchmark shown only reflects the surgeon's fee, so the difference looks larger than it is for these procedures.
ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Injection Aa&/Strd Sciatic Nerve W/Img Gdn64445$84,562$173+$84,388
Allo. Pbsc Infusion38240$96,510$202+$96,308
Injection Aa&/Strd Brachial Plexus W/Img Gdn64415$73,699$155+$73,544
Lam Facetec/Foramot Drg Arthrd Lumbar 1 Vrt Sgm63052$108,690$230+$108,461
Transcatheter Impl Wrls Pulm Arty Pressure Sensor33289$119,740$284+$119,456
Injection Anes Lmbr/Thrc Paravertbrl Sympathetic64520$94,700$242+$94,458
Njx Interlaminar Lmbr/Sac W/Image Guidance Hcode62323$100,046$273+$99,772
Insj Biomchn Dev Intervertebral Dsc Spc W/Arthrd22853$76,408$229+$76,179
Injection Aa&/Strd Axillary Nerve W/Img Gdn64417$61,321$186+$61,135
Reposition Vad Different Session, Right or Left Heart33993$46,194$142+$46,052
Insrt Pulse Gen W/Mult Leads33231$115,235$355+$114,880
Remv&Replc Icd Gen Sing Lead33262$105,152$329+$104,823
Arthrd Ant Interdy Cervcl Belw C2 Ea Addl Ntrspc22552$107,835$353+$107,482
Tap Block Unilateral by Injection(S)64486$34,851$126+$34,726
Insrt Pulse Gen W/Dual Leads33230$92,190$333+$91,857
Coronary Thrombectomy92973$21,430$82+$21,349
Insrt Pulse Gen W/Singl Lead33240$79,225$320+$78,905
Ins/Rep Subq Defibrillator Includes Dft at Implant33270$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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