Helen Hayes Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Best Value
7x
the federal fair-price benchmark
500
54 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Helen Hayes Hospitalcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INIT HOSP CARE 3KEY COMP EXAM | 99221 | $552 | $74 | +$478 |
| OT RE-EVAL POC | 97168 | $188 | $68 | +$120 |
| HOLTER MNTR(SCAN ANLYS W/RPT) | 93224 | $485 | $70 | +$414 |
| INIT HOSP CARE 3 KEY COMPI HIG | 99223 | $1,074 | $156 | +$918 |
| CT ABDOMEN W/O CONTRAST | 74150 | $891 | $136 | +$755 |
| CT CERVICAL SPINE W/O CONTRAST | 72125 | $848 | $131 | +$717 |
| CT SCAN LWR EXMTY W/OUT CNTRS | 73700 | $844 | $130 | +$713 |
| CT SCAN,THORAX W/O CONTR MATL | 71250 | $857 | $133 | +$725 |
| CT THORAX WITH CONTRAST | 71260 | $1,068 | $167 | +$901 |
| MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST | 70551 | $1,247 | $195 | +$1,052 |
| PUNCTURE SHUNT/RESERVIOR DIAGN | 61070 | $326 | $51 | +$275 |
| INIT HOSP CARE 3 KEY COMP CPLX | 99222 | $738 | $117 | +$621 |
| MRI T-SPINE W/CONTRAST | 72147 | $1,712 | $271 | +$1,440 |
| MRI L-SPINE W/CONTRAST | 72149 | $1,696 | $270 | +$1,426 |
| M.R BRAIN W/CONTRAST | 70552 | $1,686 | $269 | +$1,417 |
| SINGLE PLANE VO/UROGRAPHY | 76100 | $538 | $86 | +$452 |
| MRI T-SPINE W/O CONTRAST | 72146 | $1,181 | $190 | +$991 |
About Helen Hayes Hospital Pricing
Helen Hayes Hospital in , NY charges about 7x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 54procedures 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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