Salem Health Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Best Value
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the federal fair-price benchmark
7,848
84 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Salem Healthcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTACT LASER SURGERY OF PROSTATE | 52648 | $4,342 | $528 | +$3,814 |
| Fetal Non-Stress Test|PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT | 59025 | $311 | $50 | +$261 |
| PERCUT TRANSLUMIN CORONARY THROMBECTOMY | 92973 | $446 | $82 | +$365 |
| RADN RX DELIVERY SIMPLE =<5 MEV | 77402 | $441 | $82 | +$359 |
| STABISM SURG,PREV EYE SURG,NOT MUSC | 67331 | $513 | $101 | +$412 |
| STABISMUS SURG,POST FIXATN SUTURE | 67334 | $506 | $100 | +$406 |
| PROSTATE SATURATION SAMPLING | 55706 | $995 | $203 | +$792 |
| ECHO,TRANSRECTAL | 76872 | $544 | $120 | +$424 |
| Lap,Rmv Adnexal Structure|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 58661 | $2,592 | $586 | +$2,006 |
| Total Hip Arthroplasty|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 27130 | $5,078 | $1,162 | +$3,915 |
| Total Knee Arthroplasty|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 27447 | $5,072 | $1,159 | +$3,912 |
| Open Rx Patella Fx|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 27524 | $3,020 | $705 | +$2,314 |
| Wrist Arthroscop,Release Xvers Lig|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 29848 | $2,078 | $486 | +$1,592 |
| ULTRASOUND TRGT DYNAMIC MICROBUBBLE EA ADDL LES | 76979 | $453 | $107 | +$346 |
| Insertion of Chest Tube|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 32551 | $603 | $143 | +$460 |
About Salem Health Pricing
Salem Health in , OR charges prices relatively close to what insurance companies and the government pay across 84procedures 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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