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MCDOWELL HOSPITAL Pricing Analysis

Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026

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Fairness Grade

C

Average Cost

Price Multiplier

31x

the federal fair-price benchmark

Procedures Priced

8,468

120 comparable to federal rates

What does this mean for your bill? This hospital charges 31x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive. For example, a procedure the government prices at $100 would cost about $3,100 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 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.

ProcedureCodeThey ChargeGov. BenchmarkYou Overpay
Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system 33228$31,148$315+$30,833
Insertion of pacemaker pulse generator only; with existing multiple leads 33221$31,148$319+$30,829
Insertion of 2 transvenous electrodes, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator 33217$31,148$330+$30,818
Insertion of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only; with existing multiple leads 33231$31,148$355+$30,793
Hemiarthroplasty, hip, partial (eg, femoral stem prosthesis, bipolar arthroplasty) 27125$37,289$1,036+$36,253
Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment 27446$37,289$1,047+$36,242

About MCDOWELL HOSPITAL Pricing

MCDOWELL HOSPITAL in Marion, NC charges 31x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 120procedures 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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