Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
196x
the federal fair-price benchmark
10,326
92 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Sanford Bemidji Medical Centercharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove vertebral body add-on | 63086 | $80,296 | $171 | +$80,125 |
| TCAT IMPL WRLS P-ART PRS SNR | 33289 | $100,125 | $284 | +$99,841 |
| Remove vertebral body add-on | 63088 | $80,296 | $234 | +$80,062 |
| Remove vertebral body add-on | 63082 | $80,296 | $237 | +$80,059 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/MULT LEADS | 33231 | $117,621 | $355 | +$117,266 |
| Remove vertebral body add-on | 63103 | $80,296 | $263 | +$80,034 |
| Remove vertebral body add-on | 63308 | $80,296 | $289 | +$80,008 |
| Composite byp grft pros&vein | 35681 | $18,847 | $72 | +$18,775 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/SINGL LEAD | 33240 | $83,673 | $320 | +$83,352 |
| Opn impltj nea neuromuscular | 64580 | $78,895 | $315 | +$78,580 |
| Arthrd lat xtrcvtry tq ea ad | 22534 | $80,296 | $324 | +$79,973 |
| OPN IMPLTJ CRNL NRV NEA&PG | 64568 | $161,482 | $660 | +$160,822 |
| Remove pulmonary shunt | 33924 | $62,989 | $259 | +$62,730 |
| Ins/rep subq defibrillator | 33270 | $117,621 | $493 | +$117,128 |
About Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Pricing
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in , MN charges 196x 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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