Mercy St Francis Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
16x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,645
50 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Mercy St Francis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picc Plc WO Sq Port W/O Img >5 Yrs | 36569 | $2,008 | $86 | +$1,921 |
| Adult Vent Subseq Day Chg | 94003 | $786 | $59 | +$726 |
| CT Extremity Lower WO Cont Bi | 73700 | $138 | $130 | +$8 |
| MRI Extr Lwr Jt WO Cont Bi | 73721 | $307 | $204 | +$103 |
| Initial Adult Vent Day Charge | 94002 | $786 | $86 | +$700 |
| CT Abd Pelvis Without Contrast | 74176 | $307 | $183 | +$124 |
| Picc Plc WO Sq Port W/O Img <5yr | 36568 | $2,008 | $84 | +$1,924 |
| CT Extremity Lower W Cont Bi | 73701 | $230 | $166 | +$64 |
| CT Cervical Spine W/WO Cont | 72127 | $230 | $196 | +$34 |
| CT Lumbar Spine W Cont | 72132 | $482 | $169 | +$313 |
| CT Thoracic Spine WO Cont | 72128 | $138 | $130 | +$8 |
| CT Lumbar Spine WO Cont | 72131 | $138 | $130 | +$8 |
| US Extrem Complete Joint Bil | 76881 | $138 | $54 | +$84 |
| CT Thoracic Spine W Cont | 72129 | $230 | $169 | +$61 |
| CT Cervical Spine W Cont | 72126 | $482 | $168 | +$314 |
| CT Cervical Spine WO Cont | 72125 | $138 | $131 | +$7 |
| CT Maxillofacial Area W/WO Cont | 70488 | $230 | $184 | +$46 |
| CT Chest Diag WO Cont | 71250 | $138 | $133 | +$5 |
| CT Pelvis WO Cont | 72192 | $138 | $133 | +$5 |
About Mercy St Francis Hospital Pricing
Mercy St Francis Hospital in , AR charges about 16x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 50procedures 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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