Hi-Desert Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
150x
the federal fair-price benchmark
11,584
67 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Hi-Desert 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSERTION OF CATHETER INTO BREAST FOR RADIATION THERAPY CONCURRENT WITH PARTIAL BREAST REMOVAL USING IMAGING GUIDANCE | 19297 | $18,785 | $83 | +$18,702 |
| INSERTION OF CATHETER INTO AN ARTERY IN NAVEL, NEWBORN | 36660 | $12,195 | $57 | +$12,138 |
| TYING OR INCISION OF FALLOPIAN TUBES AT TIME OF CESAREAN DELIVERY OR OTHER ABDOMINAL SURGERY | 58611 | $12,195 | $65 | +$12,130 |
| INSERTION OF ASSISTIVE HEART BLOOD FLOW DEVICE INTO AORTA, ACCESSED THROUGH THE SKIN | 33967 | $41,106 | $225 | +$40,881 |
| DIAGNOSTIC EYE EXAMINATION UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA, LIMITED | 92019 | $10,508 | $59 | +$10,449 |
| INSERTION OF TUBE CONNECTING VEIN TO VEIN FOR HEMODIALYSIS | 36800 | $18,785 | $108 | +$18,677 |
| INSERTION OF TUBE INTO WINDPIPE AND AIRWAYS OF LUNG FOR ASPIRATION OF SECRETIONS USING AN ENDOSCOPE AT BEDSIDE | 31725 | $12,195 | $70 | +$12,125 |
| REMOVAL OF BLOOD CLOT IN HEART ARTERY, ACCESSED THROUGH THE SKIN | 92973 | $14,068 | $82 | +$13,987 |
| BYPASS OF DISEASED OR BLOCKED ARTERY WITH PROSTHETIC AND VEIN | 35681 | $12,195 | $72 | +$12,123 |
| INCISION OF EXTERNAL URINARY OPENING, INFANT | 53025 | $10,508 | $63 | +$10,445 |
About Hi-Desert Medical Center Pricing
Hi-Desert Medical Center in , CA charges 150x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 67procedures 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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