Morton County Health System Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
17x
the federal fair-price benchmark
823
148 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 |
| 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 |
About Morton County Health System Pricing
Morton County Health System in Elkhart, KS charges about 17x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 148procedures 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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