Geisinger South Wilkes Barre Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Above Average Cost
92x
the federal fair-price benchmark
3,585
79 comparable to federal rates
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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.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC CATH ABLATE FIB PULM VEIN ADDL | 93657 | $410 | $261 | +$149 |
| HC BONE BIOPSY OPEN SUPERFICIAL | 20240 | $2,862 | $127 | +$2,735 |
| HC RMVL/RPL PULSE GEN MULTI LEADS | 33264 | $32,062 | $355 | +$31,706 |
| HC REMOVE/RPL PULSE GEN DUAL LEAD | 33263 | $22,446 | $342 | +$22,104 |
| HC REMOVE/RPL PULSE GEN SGL LEAD | 33262 | $22,446 | $329 | +$22,117 |
| HC CATH ABLATION ARRHYTHMIA ADDL | 93655 | $409 | $261 | +$149 |
| HC VENOUS SAMPLING BY CATHETER S&I | 75893 | $5,406 | $111 | +$5,295 |
| HC MEATOTOMY INFANT | 53025 | $2,049 | $63 | +$1,986 |
| HC CESSJ THERAPY CATH REMOVAL | 37214 | $3,148 | $107 | +$3,040 |
| HC THROMBLYTIC ART/VEN THERAPY | 37213 | $3,148 | $202 | +$2,945 |
| HC DILATION CERVICAL CANAL-INSTR | 57800 | $3,180 | $74 | +$3,105 |
| HC INSERT/PLACE HEART CATHETER | 93503 | $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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