North Country Hospital and Health Center Pricing Analysis
189 PROUTY DRIVE, NEWPORT, VT
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below average prices
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 Center charges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI — leg joint (knee, no contrast) | 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 Without Contrast Right,right Side Of The Body | 73718 | $600 | $222 | +$378 |
| MRI — lower back/lumbar spine (no contrast) | 72148 | $600 | $192 | +$408 |
| 72146 MRI Spine Thoracic Without Contrast | 72146 | $600 | $190 | +$410 |
| 72141 MRI Spine Cervical Without Contrast | 72141 | $600 | $191 | +$409 |
| MRI — brain (no contrast) | 70551 | $600 | $195 | +$405 |
| 73720 MRI Foot With + Without Contrast Left,left Side Of The Body | 73720 | $600 | $335 | +$265 |
| 73719 MRI LE Non Joint With Contrast Rt,right Side Of The Body | 73719 | $600 | $261 | +$339 |
| 72158 MRI Spine Lumbar With + Without Contrast | 72158 | $600 | $318 | +$282 |
About North Country Hospital and Health Center
North Country Hospital and Health Center in NEWPORT, VT charges about 20x the federal benchmark — pricier than average across 62 procedures 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.
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