Los Alamos Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
81x
the federal fair-price benchmark
618
146 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Los Alamos Medical Centercharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilation of cervical canal, instrumental (separate procedure) | 57800 | $23,425 | $74 | +$23,351 |
| Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant | 11983 | $42,754 | $145 | +$42,610 |
| Placement of seton | 46020 | $32,257 | $111 | +$32,146 |
| Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion | 56605 | $27,099 | $94 | +$27,006 |
| Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion | 11104 | $26,920 | $121 | +$26,798 |
| Removal foreign body from external auditory canal; with general anesthesia | 69205 | $18,582 | $88 | +$18,494 |
| Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions | 11200 | $18,461 | $92 | +$18,369 |
| Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less | 11600 | $35,256 | $198 | +$35,057 |
| Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm | 11423 | $36,290 | $209 | +$36,082 |
| Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed | 64447 | $23,000 | $134 | +$22,866 |
| Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm) | 52235 | $40,349 | $255 | +$40,095 |
| Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus | 46220 | $42,822 | $276 | +$42,547 |
| Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm | 11424 | $37,491 | $244 | +$37,247 |
| Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection | 10140 | $25,785 | $174 | +$25,611 |
| Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm | 11603 | $38,864 | $276 | +$38,588 |
| Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia | 69424 | $18,176 | $130 | +$18,046 |
About Los Alamos Medical Center Pricing
Los Alamos Medical Center in , NY charges 81x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 146procedures 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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