Mercy Medical Center - Merced Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
F
Most Expensive
218x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,393
66 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Mercy Medical Center - Mercedcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPOSITE BYP GRFT PROSVEIN | 35681 | $22,232 | $72 | +$22,160 |
| CRYOTHERAPY OF SKIN | 17340 | $15,877 | $53 | +$15,824 |
| INS DEVICE FOR RT GUIDE OPEN | 49412 | $20,554 | $74 | +$20,480 |
| INSERTION CATHETER ARTERY | 36660 | $15,877 | $57 | +$15,820 |
| TRANSPLJ HEMATOPOIETIC BOOST | 38243 | $26,539 | $102 | +$26,437 |
| IMPLT BRAIN CHEMOTX ADD-ON | 61517 | $20,554 | $79 | +$20,475 |
| TREATMENT OF EYELID LESIONS | 68040 | $15,877 | $62 | +$15,815 |
| PLACE BREAST CATH FOR RAD | 19297 | $21,363 | $83 | +$21,280 |
| REMOVE FOREIGN BODY FROM EYE | 65220 | $15,877 | $64 | +$15,813 |
| BIOPSY OF TESTIS | 54500 | $16,193 | $67 | +$16,126 |
| DILATE URETHRA STRICTURE | 53605 | $13,379 | $56 | +$13,323 |
| REMOVE FOREIGN BODY FROM EYE | 65222 | $15,877 | $67 | +$15,810 |
| LIGATE OVIDUCT(S) ADD-ON | 58611 | $15,399 | $65 | +$15,334 |
About Mercy Medical Center - Merced Pricing
Mercy Medical Center - Merced in , CA charges 218x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 66procedures 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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