Salem Health Pricing Analysis
Salem, OR
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Lower than most hospitals
2x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,848
100 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Salem Health 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Placement 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 Placement 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
Salem Health in Salem, OR charges about 2x the federal benchmark — relatively low for a US hospital across 100 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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