Morton County Health System Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
25x
the federal fair-price benchmark
823
31 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Morton County Health Systemcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36569-picc Line Insertion Greater Than/equal To 5 Years | 36569 | $3,983 | $86 | +$3,897 |
| 64405 Greater Occipital Nerve Block Mort | 64405 | $3,362 | $79 | +$3,283 |
| 36556-central Line Greater Than/equal To 5 Years | 36556 | $9,450 | $238 | +$9,212 |
| 65220-corneal W/o Slit Lamp | 65220 | $2,372 | $64 | +$2,308 |
| 65222-corneal W/slit Lamp | 65222 | $2,372 | $67 | +$2,305 |
| Rt Bipap Charge | 94002 | $2,372 | $86 | +$2,286 |
| 24640-nursemaid Elbow | 24640 | $2,789 | $104 | +$2,685 |
| 17110destruction Benign; Up To 14 | 17110 | $2,654 | $111 | +$2,543 |
| 11200 Removal Of Skin Tags <W/15 Mort | 11200 | $2,160 | $92 | +$2,068 |
| 28470metatarsal W/o Manipulation | 28470 | $5,084 | $237 | +$4,847 |
| 74176 Ct Abdomen And Pelvis W/o Contrast: Addon | 74176 | $3,776 | $183 | +$3,593 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $6,186 | $300 | +$5,886 |
| Removal Tunneled Central Venou | 36589 | $3,375 | $166 | +$3,209 |
| 10160-aspiration Abscess/cyst/hematoma | 10160 | $2,533 | $132 | +$2,401 |
| 32551-insertion Chest Tube | 32551 | $2,700 | $143 | +$2,557 |
| 11104 Punch Bx Skin Single Lesion Mort | 11104 | $2,268 | $121 | +$2,147 |
| Us Abi Limited Bilateral | 93922 | $1,543 | $83 | +$1,460 |
| 10140-i&d Hematoma/seroma/fluid | 10140 | $3,173 | $174 | +$2,999 |
About Morton County Health System Pricing
Morton County Health System in , KS charges about 25x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 31procedures 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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