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Geisinger South Wilkes Barre Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

D

Above Average Cost

Price Multiplier

92x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

3,585

79 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 92x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $9,200 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 Geisinger South Wilkes Barrecharges 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
HC CATH ABLATE FIB PULM VEIN ADDL93657$410$261+$149
HC BONE BIOPSY OPEN SUPERFICIAL20240$2,862$127+$2,735
HC RMVL/RPL PULSE GEN MULTI LEADS33264$32,062$355+$31,706
HC REMOVE/RPL PULSE GEN DUAL LEAD33263$22,446$342+$22,104
HC REMOVE/RPL PULSE GEN SGL LEAD33262$22,446$329+$22,117
HC CATH ABLATION ARRHYTHMIA ADDL93655$409$261+$149
HC VENOUS SAMPLING BY CATHETER S&I75893$5,406$111+$5,295
HC MEATOTOMY INFANT53025$2,049$63+$1,986
HC CESSJ THERAPY CATH REMOVAL37214$3,148$107+$3,040
HC THROMBLYTIC ART/VEN THERAPY37213$3,148$202+$2,945
HC DILATION CERVICAL CANAL-INSTR57800$3,180$74+$3,105
HC INSERT/PLACE HEART CATHETER93503$1,553$82+$1,472

About Geisinger South Wilkes Barre Pricing

Geisinger South Wilkes Barre in , PA charges 92x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 79procedures 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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