Marshall County Hospital Pricing Analysis
615 OLD SYMSONIA ROAD, BENTON, KY
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Lower than most hospitals
7x
the federal fair-price benchmark
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99 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) | 74176 | $890 | $183 | +$707 |
| CT scan — head/brain (no contrast) | 70450 | $890 | $107 | +$783 |
| MRI Thoracic Without Contrast | 72146 | $700 | $190 | +$510 |
| CT scan — chest (no contrast) | 71250 | $890 | $133 | +$757 |
| MRI Cervical Without Contrast | 72141 | $700 | $191 | +$509 |
| MRI — lower back/lumbar spine (no contrast) | 72148 | $700 | $192 | +$508 |
| MRI Abdomen Without Contrast | 74181 | $700 | $194 | +$506 |
| MRI — leg joint (knee, no contrast) | 73721 | $700 | $204 | +$496 |
| MRI Upper Joint RT Without Contrast | 73221 | $700 | $205 | +$495 |
| Cta Abdomen & Pelvis With Contrast | 74174 | $890 | $378 | +$512 |
| MRI Lower Extremity LT With Contrast | 73719 | $700 | $261 | +$439 |
| CT Scan Chest With & Without | 71270 | $890 | $196 | +$694 |
| MRI Pelvis With Contrast | 72196 | $700 | $268 | +$432 |
| MRI Lumbar With Contrast | 72149 | $700 | $270 | +$430 |
| MRI Thoracic With Contrast | 72147 | $700 | $271 | +$429 |
| MRI Cervical With / Without Contrast | 72156 | $700 | $318 | +$382 |
About Marshall County Hospital
Marshall County Hospital in BENTON, KY charges about 7x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 99 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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