North Country Hospital and Health Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
20x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,345
62 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where North Country Hospital and Health Centercharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73721 MRI Hip w/o Contrast Bilateral,Bilateral Procedures | 73721 | $600 | $204 | +$396 |
| 29826 ARTHROSCOPY, SHOULDER, SURGICAL; DECOMPRESSION OF SUBACROMIAL SPACE WITH PARTIAL ACROM ProFee | 29826 | $1,955 | $148 | +$1,808 |
| 73718 MRI Foot w/o Contrast Right,Right side of the body | 73718 | $600 | $222 | +$378 |
| 72148 MRI Spine Lumbar w/o Contrast | 72148 | $600 | $192 | +$408 |
| 72146 MRI Spine Thoracic w/o Contrast | 72146 | $600 | $190 | +$410 |
| 72141 MRI Spine Cervical w/o Contrast | 72141 | $600 | $191 | +$409 |
| 70551 MRI Brain w/o Contrast | 70551 | $600 | $195 | +$405 |
| 73720 MRI Foot w/ + w/o Contrast Left,Left side of the body | 73720 | $600 | $335 | +$265 |
| 73719 MRI LE Non Joint w/ Contrast Rt,Right side of the body | 73719 | $600 | $261 | +$339 |
| 72158 MRI Spine Lumbar w/ + w/o Contrast | 72158 | $600 | $318 | +$282 |
About North Country Hospital and Health Center Pricing
North Country Hospital and Health Center in , VT charges about 20x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 62procedures 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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