Northwest Health - Porter Pricing Analysis
85 EAST US HWY 6, VALPARAISO, IN
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below average prices
15x
the federal fair-price benchmark
636
44 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Northwest Health - Porter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Screen;flexi Sigmoidscope | G0104 | $3,638 | $215 | +$3,423 |
| Integra Matrix SQ CM | Q4108 | $4,306 | $127 | +$4,179 |
| Colon CA Screening Not HI Rsk Ind | G0121 | $3,638 | $378 | +$3,260 |
| Colorectal Scrn; HI Risk Ind | G0105 | $3,638 | $378 | +$3,260 |
| Neox 1K SQ CM | Q4148 | $41 | $127 | |
| Epifix SQ CM | Q4186 | $149 | $127 | +$22 |
| Epicord SQ CM | Q4187 | $1,188 | $127 | +$1,061 |
About Northwest Health - Porter
Northwest Health - Porter in VALPARAISO, IN charges about 15x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 44 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.
Can I negotiate?
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