Guthrie Cortland Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Best Value
6x
the federal fair-price benchmark
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Guthrie Cortland Medical Centercharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex Sig Cancer Screening | G0104 | $4,740 | $215 | +$4,525 |
| HC Ht Musc Image Planar Mult | 78454 | $3,760 | $382 | +$3,378 |
| HC Heart First Pass Single | 78481 | $1,336 | $162 | +$1,174 |
| HC Infuse Radioactive Materials | 77750 | $2,294 | $395 | +$1,899 |
| HC K Flow/Funct Image Multiple | 78709 | $1,651 | $326 | +$1,325 |
| Mod Sed Endo Service 5 Years and Older | G0500 | $277 | $66 | +$211 |
| HC Ureter Reflux Study | 78740 | $880 | $221 | +$659 |
| Diab Educ Indiv Initial per 30 Minutes | G0108 | $174 | $56 | +$118 |
| Alloderm per 1 Sq Cm | Q4116 | $3,300 | $127 | +$3,173 |
About Guthrie Cortland Medical Center Pricing
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center in , NY charges about 6x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 9procedures 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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