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Kennedy Krieger Institute Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

Fairness Grade

B

Below Average Cost

Price Multiplier

15x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

581

23 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges about 15x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $1,500 at this hospital's list price. If you're uninsured or out-of-network, you may be able to negotiate down significantly.

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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital

These are the procedures where Kennedy Krieger Institutecharges 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
HC Pump W/ Reprogramming, Refill Bolus62370$2,314$97+$2,217
HC Hips, Bilateral With Pelvis; 3-4 Views73522$1,193$54+$1,139
PR Eeg Complete Std Phys/Qhp>84 Hr W/O Vid95725$6,106$305+$5,801
HC ED Chg Sono Guide Needle Biopsy76942$1,135$64+$1,071
HC Aep Threshold Estimation Mlt Frequencies I&R92652$1,893$108+$1,785
PR Eeg Complete Std Phys/Qhp>60 Hr<84 Hr W/O Video95723$4,580$265+$4,315
HC Aep Hearing Status Deter Broadband Stimuli I&R92651$1,320$80+$1,240
HC Pt Physical Therapy Evaluation High Complex 45 Mins97163$1,611$98+$1,513
HC Lumbar Spine 4 View Minimum72110$876$53+$823
HC Ot Occupational Therapy Eval High Complex 60 Mins97167$1,611$101+$1,510
HC Implanted Pump-W/Reprogram & Refill62369$1,482$97+$1,385
HC Emg- Anal or Urethral Sphinter51784$998$66+$932
HC Arthrocentesis Intermed Joint W/US20606$1,393$94+$1,299
HC Neurobehavioral Status; Each Add'l Hour96121$1,098$75+$1,023
PR Eeg Complete Std Phys/Qhp>84 Hr W/Veeg95726$6,106$427+$5,679
HC Arthrocentesis Major Joint W/US20611$1,486$104+$1,382
PR Eeg Complete Std Phys/Qhp>36 Hr<60 Hr W/O Video95721$3,054$218+$2,836

About Kennedy Krieger Institute Pricing

Kennedy Krieger Institute in , MD charges about 15x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 23procedures 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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