Northern Itasca Hospital District Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
19x
the federal fair-price benchmark
2,106
79 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Northern Itasca Hospital Districtcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEATOTOMY; EXCEPT IN NEWBORN | 53020 | $4,212 | $86 | +$4,126 |
| PLACEMENT OF SETON | 46020 | $4,795 | $111 | +$4,684 |
| SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY DECOMPRES | 29826 | $5,127 | $148 | +$4,979 |
| CHROMOTUBATION OVIDUCT | 58350 | $4,568 | $143 | +$4,425 |
| LARYNGOSCOPY W/FB REMOVAL | 31530 | $4,752 | $173 | +$4,579 |
| RPR AA HRN 1ST 3-10 REDUCIBLE | 49593 | $13,129 | $525 | +$12,604 |
| PERC SK FIX IP JNT DISL; W MAN | 28666 | $4,091 | $164 | +$3,927 |
| INSJ PRPH CVC | 36569 | $2,056 | $86 | +$1,969 |
| REPAIR OF LEG TENDON EACH | 27664 | $7,962 | $344 | +$7,618 |
| LIG&DIV LONG SAPH VEIN SAPHFEM | 37700 | $5,216 | $228 | +$4,989 |
| LUMBAR SPINE FACET INJ 3RD LVL | 64495 | $2,244 | $99 | +$2,145 |
| REPOSIT CVC W FLUORO | 36597 | $2,374 | $113 | +$2,261 |
| CIRCUMCISION | 54161 | $3,775 | $181 | +$3,594 |
| REPAIR OF LEG TENDON EACH | 27665 | $8,143 | $399 | +$7,743 |
| REPAIR AA HRN 1ST 3-10 NCR/STR | 49594 | $13,895 | $682 | +$13,212 |
| ARTHRP RDL HEAD W/IMPANT | 24366 | $12,725 | $635 | +$12,090 |
| RPR AA HERNIA 1ST>10CM RDC | 49595 | $14,090 | $704 | +$13,386 |
About Northern Itasca Hospital District Pricing
Northern Itasca Hospital District in , MN charges about 19x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 79procedures 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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