Mercy Hospital Columbus Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
15x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,304
51 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Mercy Hospital Columbuscharges 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 Extremity Lower WO Cont Bi | 73700 | $626 | $130 | +$496 |
| Picc Plc WO Sq Port W/O Img >5 Yrs | 36569 | $5,805 | $86 | +$5,719 |
| CT Extremity Lower W Cont Bi | 73701 | $626 | $166 | +$460 |
| CT Extremity Upper WO Cont Bi | 73200 | $626 | $161 | +$466 |
| CT Abdomen WO Cont | 74150 | $626 | $136 | +$490 |
| CT Extremity Lower W/WO Cont Bi | 73702 | $626 | $195 | +$432 |
| CT Pelvis WO Cont | 72192 | $626 | $133 | +$494 |
| CT Lumbar Spine W/WO Cont | 72133 | $626 | $197 | +$430 |
| CT Cervical Spine W/WO Cont | 72127 | $626 | $196 | +$430 |
| CT Extremity Upper W Cont Bi | 73201 | $804 | $199 | +$604 |
| Xr Small Intest Follow Thru Add On | 74248 | $41 | $79 | |
| CT Thoracic Spine W/WO Cont | 72130 | $626 | $198 | +$428 |
| US Extrem Complete Joint Bil | 76881 | $239 | $54 | +$185 |
| CT Thoracic Spine W Cont | 72129 | $626 | $169 | +$457 |
| Bipap Subseq Day | 94003 | $1,322 | $59 | +$1,263 |
| CT Lumbar Spine W Cont | 72132 | $804 | $169 | +$635 |
| CT Soft Tissue Neck WO Cont | 70490 | $626 | $150 | +$477 |
| CT Soft Tissue Neck W Cont | 70491 | $626 | $183 | +$443 |
About Mercy Hospital Columbus Pricing
Mercy Hospital Columbus in , AR charges about 15x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 51procedures 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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