Palomar Medical Center Poway Pricing Analysis
15615 POMERADO ROAD, Poway, CA
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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About average prices
36x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,333
144 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Palomar Medical Center Poway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Turning Of Fetus | 59412 | $10,561 | $94 | +$10,467 |
| IR Renal Vein Renin Sampl S&i | 75893 | $11,491 | $111 | +$11,380 |
| Vent Initial Day | 94002 | $8,399 | $86 | +$8,313 |
| DI Angio O.r. Thoracic Aorta | 75605 | $11,491 | $121 | +$11,370 |
| IR Angio Pelvis S&i | 75736 | $11,491 | $143 | +$11,348 |
| IR Angio Visceral SI | 75726 | $11,491 | $168 | +$11,323 |
| CT Scan C-spine Without Contrast | 72125 | $7,615 | $131 | +$7,484 |
| IR Venogram Renal LT S&i | 75831 | $6,714 | $119 | +$6,595 |
| IR Venogram Hepatic S&i | 75891 | $6,714 | $123 | +$6,591 |
| Abdominal Artery Study S&i | 75625 | $6,714 | $125 | +$6,589 |
| IR Venogram Adrenal RT S&i | 75840 | $6,714 | $126 | +$6,588 |
| IR Angio Pulmonary RT S&i | 75741 | $6,714 | $128 | +$6,586 |
About Palomar Medical Center Poway
Palomar Medical Center Poway in Poway, CA charges 36x or more above the federal benchmark — among the most expensive across 144 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?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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