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
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100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERQ AV FISTULA CREATION UXTR SEP ACCESS SITES | 36837 | $26,904 | $9,093 | +$17,811 |
| REVIS TRANSVEN INTRAHEP PORTOSYS SHUNT | 37183 | $15,932 | $5,404 | +$10,528 |
| PR VASCULAR EMBOLIZE/OCCLUDE ORGAN TUMOR INFARCT | 37243 | $23,503 | $7,995 | +$15,508 |
| PR VASCULAR EMBOLIZATION OR OCCLUSION HEMORRHAGE | 37244 | $17,930 | $6,107 | +$11,823 |
| ABLATE PULM TUMOR PERQ CRYBL | 32994 | $13,353 | $4,545 | +$8,808 |
| INSERTION SUBQ CARDIAC RHYTHM MONITOR W/PRGRMG | 33285 | $11,736 | $4,012 | +$7,724 |
| PERQ PLMT BILE DUCT STENT | 47540 | $11,565 | $3,957 | +$7,608 |
| PR VASCULAR EMBOLIZATION OR OCCLUSION ARTERIAL RS&I | 37242 | $19,333 | $6,675 | +$12,658 |
| PERQ PLMT BILE DUCT STENT | 47539 | $11,462 | $3,972 | +$7,490 |
| PR VASCULAR EMBOLIZATION OR OCCLUSION VENOUS RS&I | 37241 | $12,659 | $4,393 | +$8,266 |
| REPAIR LARGE OMPHALOCELE | 49605 | $12,668 | $4,491 | +$8,177 |
About Salem Health Pricing
Salem Health in Salem, OR charges prices relatively close to what insurance companies and the government pay across 100procedures 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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