Reading Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
96x
the federal fair-price benchmark
803
92 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Reading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURAPLYAM ANTIMICROBIAL 8X16 (54915) | Q4196 | $41,222 | $127 | +$41,095 |
| MATRIX STRATTICE FIRM 20X25CM (4408) | Q4130 | $38,517 | $127 | +$38,390 |
| DRESSING MATRIX WND 8X10IN (17039) | Q4104 | $38,177 | $127 | +$38,050 |
| TISS ALLODERM PERFXTHICK 16X20 (57383) | Q4116 | $30,868 | $127 | +$30,741 |
| PURAPLY 6X9 (52179) | Q4195 | $16,521 | $127 | +$16,394 |
About Reading Hospital Pricing
Reading Hospital in , PA charges 96x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 92procedures 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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