Hospitals / IA

Greater Regional Medical Center Pricing Analysis

1700 WEST TOWNLINE STREET, CRESTON, IA

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

CRESTON, IA

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Fairness Grade

B

Below average prices

Price Multiplier

15x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

1,594

132 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 15x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals.For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $1,500 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 Greater Regional Medical Center 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.

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
Oral Radiopharm RX79005$6,502$132+$6,370
Circumcision 28 Days OR Older54161$4,634$181+$4,453

About Greater Regional Medical Center

Greater Regional Medical Center in CRESTON, IA charges about 15x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 132 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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