MCDOWELL HOSPITAL Pricing Analysis
Marion, NC
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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About average prices
31x
the federal fair-price benchmark
8,468
120 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where MCDOWELL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
MCDOWELL HOSPITAL in Marion, NC charges 31x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 120 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?
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