Hutchinson Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
12x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,258
66 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Hutchinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antepartum manipulation of fetus | 59412 | $1,353 | $94 | +$1,258 |
| Insert PICC | 36569 | $712 | $86 | +$626 |
| Kidney Imaging with Vascular Flow | 78708 | $241 | $172 | +$69 |
| Egd Balloon Dil Esoph30 Mm/> | 43233 | $833 | $204 | +$629 |
| Surgical pathology study | 88319 | $371 | $132 | +$240 |
| Emergency Room visit | 99285 | $262 | $171 | +$91 |
| Diagnostic bone marrow biopsy & aspiration | 38222 | $1,236 | $177 | +$1,059 |
| MRI lumbar spine | 72148 | $112 | $192 | |
| MRI Cervial spine | 72141 | $112 | $191 | |
| Fetal non-stress test | 59025 | $85 | $50 | +$35 |
| MRI lower extremity joint | 73721 | $112 | $204 | |
| MRI upper extremity joint | 73221 | $112 | $205 | |
| Intestine Imaging | 78290 | $186 | $291 | |
| Insert non-tunneled central venous catheter | 36556 | $1,425 | $238 | +$1,187 |
| Bone and Joint imaging; whole body | 78306 | $186 | $259 | |
| Bone and Joint imaging | 78300 | $186 | $199 | |
| Ventilation management; subsequent day | 94003 | $266 | $59 | +$207 |
| MRA head | 70544 | $112 | $215 | |
| MRI chest | 72195 | $112 | $227 | |
| MRI lumbar spine with and without contrast | 72158 | $176 | $318 |
About Hutchinson Hospital Pricing
Hutchinson Hospital in , MN charges about 12x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 66procedures 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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