Salem Memorial Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
15x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,184
71 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Salem Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY OF PLACENTA | 59414 | $5,198 | $82 | +$5,116 |
| CENTRAL VENOUS CATH UNDER 5 Y/O | 36555 | $5,672 | $213 | +$5,458 |
| CIRCUMCISION | 54150 | $3,547 | $152 | +$3,395 |
| CT CHEST LOW DOSE CANCER SCREENING 71271 | 71271 | $2,857 | $136 | +$2,721 |
| CT ABD /PELVIS PLAIN 74176 | 74176 | $3,819 | $183 | +$3,636 |
| CT T-SPINE SCAN PLAIN 72128 | 72128 | $2,526 | $130 | +$2,396 |
| CT HEAD SCAN PLAIN 70450 | 70450 | $1,961 | $107 | +$1,854 |
| MYELOGRAPHY, LUMBOSACRAL | 72265 | $2,022 | $110 | +$1,912 |
| MRI LOWER EXTREMITY N/J W/O CONT 73718 | 73718 | $4,049 | $222 | +$3,826 |
| VENOGRAM/BILA | 75822 | $2,425 | $133 | +$2,292 |
| MRI PELVIS WO CONTRAST 72195 | 72195 | $4,049 | $227 | +$3,821 |
| CT HEAD SCAN CONTRAST 70460 | 70460 | $2,511 | $148 | +$2,362 |
| MRI T-SPINE W/O CONTRAST 72146 | 72146 | $3,203 | $190 | +$3,013 |
| MRI C-SPINE W/O CONTRAST 72141 | 72141 | $3,203 | $191 | +$3,012 |
| MRI L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST 72148 | 72148 | $3,203 | $192 | +$3,011 |
| CONT VENT/SUBSEQUENT DAYS | 94003 | $978 | $59 | +$919 |
| MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST 70551 | 70551 | $3,203 | $195 | +$3,008 |
| INTEGUMEN INCISION | 10140 | $2,788 | $174 | +$2,613 |
| CT EXTREMITY UPPER SCAN 73200 | 73200 | $2,541 | $161 | +$2,381 |
| MRI LOWER EXTREMITY JOINT W/O CONT 73721 | 73721 | $3,203 | $204 | +$2,999 |
About Salem Memorial Hospital Pricing
Salem Memorial Hospital in , MO charges about 15x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 71procedures 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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