HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
20x
the federal fair-price benchmark
8,212
100 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 61800 | $18,000 | $146 | +$17,854 |
| Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, simple (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 61797 | $18,000 | $200 | +$17,800 |
| Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional spinal lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 63621 | $18,000 | $231 | +$17,769 |
| Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); each additional cranial lesion, complex (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 61799 | $18,000 | $276 | +$17,724 |
| CTA ABD&PEL W CONT | 74174 | $11,395 | $378 | +$11,017 |
| Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle) | 27702 | $22,195 | $885 | +$21,310 |
| Arthroplasty, elbow; with distal humeral prosthetic replacement | 24361 | $22,195 | $931 | +$21,265 |
About HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL Pricing
HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL in Highlands, NC charges about 20x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 100procedures 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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