Highland Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
106x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,064
143 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Highland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Removal of Pm Generator | 33233 | $41,962 | $212 | +$41,750 |
| HC Remv&Replc Pm Gen Dual Lead | 33228 | $52,743 | $315 | +$52,427 |
| HC Insert Heart Pm Atrial | 33206 | $52,743 | $402 | +$52,341 |
| HC ED Prq Trluml Coronary Stent W/Angio One Art/Brnch | 92928 | $54,338 | $464 | +$53,874 |
| HC Insrt Heart Pm Atrial & Vent | 33208 | $52,743 | $456 | +$52,287 |
About Highland Hospital Pricing
Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA charges 106x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 143procedures 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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