Pender Community Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
17x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,746
122 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Pender Community Hospitalcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligate Fal Tube W Csectio | 58611 | $6,938 | $65 | +$6,873 |
| Fine Needle Asp W/o Image 1st | 10021 | $10,021 | $101 | +$9,920 |
| Ligate Fallop Tube Abd/va | 58605 | $11,960 | $302 | +$11,658 |
| Revise Spermatic Cord Veins | 55530 | $7,658 | $327 | +$7,331 |
| Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands, patient younger than age 12 | 42820 | $5,815 | $261 | +$5,554 |
| Fx And/or Disl Leg/ankle Joint | 27792 | $12,336 | $608 | +$11,728 |
About Pender Community Hospital Pricing
Pender Community Hospital in Pender, NE charges about 17x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 122procedures 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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