Howard Memorial Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Best Value
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the federal fair-price benchmark
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Howard Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER TELE NEW PATIENT 70 MIN | G0427 | $616 | $168 | +$447 |
| ER TELE NEW PATIENT 30 MIN | G0425 | $305 | $84 | +$220 |
| ER TELE NEW PATIENT 50 MIN | G0426 | $413 | $117 | +$295 |
| ER TELE FOLLOW UP 25 MIN | G0407 | $220 | $64 | +$157 |
| ER TELE FOLLOW UP 35 MIN | G0408 | $317 | $94 | +$223 |
| DIAB SELF MGMT, INDIV INIT OR F/U 30 MN | G0108 | $115 | $56 | +$59 |
About Howard Memorial Hospital Pricing
Howard Memorial Hospital in , AR charges prices relatively close to what insurance companies and the government pay across 6procedures 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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