MCDOWELL HOSPITAL Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
136x
the federal fair-price benchmark
8,468
68 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where MCDOWELL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catheterization, umbilical artery, newborn, for diagnosis or therapy | 36660 | $15,647 | $57 | +$15,590 |
| Placement of needle for intraosseous infusion | 36680 | $15,647 | $58 | +$15,589 |
| Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter (separate procedure) | 33210 | $31,148 | $141 | +$31,007 |
| Placement of radiotherapy afterloading expandable catheter (single or multichannel) into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following partial mastectomy, includes imaging guidance; c | 19297 | $18,279 | $83 | +$18,196 |
| Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous dual chamber pacing electrodes (separate procedure) | 33211 | $31,148 | $146 | +$31,002 |
| Percutaneous transluminal coronary thrombectomy mechanical (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) | 92973 | $15,647 | $82 | +$15,566 |
| Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; younger than 5 years of age | 36568 | $15,647 | $84 | +$15,563 |
| Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older | 36569 | $15,647 | $86 | +$15,561 |
| Arterial catheterization or cannulation for sampling, monitoring or transfusion (separate procedure); cutdown | 36625 | $15,647 | $96 | +$15,551 |
| Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only | 33241 | $31,148 | $198 | +$30,950 |
| Arterial catheterization for prolonged infusion therapy (chemotherapy), cutdown | 36640 | $15,647 | $101 | +$15,546 |
About MCDOWELL HOSPITAL Pricing
MCDOWELL HOSPITAL in , NC charges 136x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 68procedures 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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