Sanford Medical Center Bismarck Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
77x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,887
86 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Sanford Medical Center Bismarckcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENOGRAPHY CHD CORONARY SINUS | 93586 | $12,296 | $59 | +$12,236 |
| VENOGRAPHY CHD VENOVENOUS COLTRL AT/ABOVE HRT | 93587 | $12,296 | $87 | +$12,209 |
| VENOGRAPHY CHD VENOVENOUS COLLATERAL BELOW HEART | 93588 | $12,296 | $87 | +$12,209 |
| REMOV PMKR GEN MULTIPLE LEAD | 33229 | $38,036 | $330 | +$37,706 |
| INS/RPLC SPI NPG/RCVR POCKET | 63685 | $40,820 | $319 | +$40,502 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/MULT LEADS | 33231 | $43,248 | $355 | +$42,893 |
| RMV&RPLCMT PHRNC NRV STIM PG | 33287 | $40,820 | $341 | +$40,479 |
| SURG 34834 OPEN BRACHIAL ARTERY EXPOS DELIVERY ENDOVASC PROSTHES UNI | 34834 | $11,797 | $117 | +$11,681 |
| POSSIS IC THROMBECTOMY | 92973 | $8,141 | $82 | +$8,059 |
| SURG 33993 REPOSITION RIGHT OR LEFT HEART VAD SEP SESSION | 33993 | $12,873 | $142 | +$12,730 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/SINGL LEAD | 33240 | $30,986 | $320 | +$30,666 |
| SURG 37214 CESSATION THROMBOLYTIC THER W/CATHETER REMOVAL | 37214 | $9,256 | $107 | +$9,148 |
| SURG 33995 INSJ PERQ VAD R HRT VENOUS | 33995 | $26,912 | $313 | +$26,599 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/DUAL LEADS | 33230 | $30,986 | $333 | +$30,653 |
| SURG 33370 TRANS CATHETER PLACEMENT SBSQ REMOVAL CEPD PERQ | 33370 | $9,524 | $116 | +$9,408 |
| OPN IMPLTJ NEA NEUROMUSCULAR | 64580 | $28,757 | $315 | +$28,442 |
| RMVL & REPLC DEFIB GEN MULT LEADS | 33264 | $43,248 | $355 | +$42,893 |
About Sanford Medical Center Bismarck Pricing
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in , ND charges 77x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 86procedures 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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