Kearny County Hospital Pricing Analysis
500 EAST THORPE STREET, Lakin, KS
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Lower than most hospitals
8x
the federal fair-price benchmark
811
150 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Kearny County Hospital charges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR 59412 External Cephalic Version W/wo Tocolysis | 59412 | $2,546 | $94 | +$2,452 |
| TR 36569 Insert Picc Without Port Without Img 5yr/> | 36569 | $1,901 | $86 | +$1,815 |
| TR 11200 Remove Skin Tags UP TO 15 Les | 11200 | $1,931 | $92 | +$1,839 |
| ER 31575 Laryngoscopy Flexible Diagnostic | 31575 | $2,138 | $127 | +$2,010 |
| OR 30930 Fracture Nasal Inferior Turbinate Therapeutic | 30930 | $1,710 | $109 | +$1,601 |
| TR 54150 Circumcision W/regionl Block Charge | 54150 | $2,138 | $152 | +$1,986 |
| TR 36556 Insert NT CV Cath 5+ Charge | 36556 | $3,230 | $238 | +$2,992 |
| CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) | 74176 | $2,185 | $183 | +$2,002 |
| CT Scan Spine Cervical With Contrast | 72126 | $1,987 | $168 | +$1,819 |
About Kearny County Hospital
Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, KS charges about 8x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 150 procedures 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.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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