Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
20x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,487
55 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Sanford Sheldon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED 33210 INSERT/REPLACE LEAD TEMPORARY SINGLE CHAMBER | 33210 | $7,833 | $141 | +$7,692 |
| VENT SUBSEQ DAY | 94003 | $1,504 | $59 | +$1,445 |
| ED 36569 INSERT PICC CATH WO IMAG > 5 YRS | 36569 | $2,058 | $86 | +$1,972 |
| VERSION | 59412 | $2,142 | $94 | +$2,048 |
| CT ABD PELVIS WO CONTRAST | 74176 | $4,155 | $183 | +$3,972 |
| CT LUMBAR SPINE WO CONT | 72131 | $2,822 | $130 | +$2,692 |
| CT CERVICAL SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72125 | $2,783 | $131 | +$2,652 |
| CT THORACIC SPINE WO CONT | 72128 | $2,721 | $130 | +$2,590 |
| SURG 58661 LAPAROSCOPY W REMOVAL ADNEXAL STRUCTURES | 58661 | $12,025 | $586 | +$11,439 |
| ED 42960 CONTROL THROAT BLEEDING SMPL | 42960 | $2,878 | $146 | +$2,733 |
| CT HEAD WO CONTRAST | 70450 | $2,090 | $107 | +$1,983 |
| CT MAXILLOFACIAL W CONT | 70487 | $2,844 | $152 | +$2,692 |
| CT HEAD W CONTRAST | 70460 | $2,769 | $148 | +$2,621 |
| TX RM 11000 DEBRIDE INFECT SKIN NECRO | 11000 | $1,084 | $59 | +$1,024 |
| SURG 52000 CYSTOURETHROSCOPY | 52000 | $3,924 | $216 | +$3,708 |
| ED 21315 CLSD TX NSL BONE FX W MANIP WO STAB | 21315 | $2,911 | $160 | +$2,751 |
| TX RM 11420 EXC BNGN LSN SCALP NECK HANDS FEET GENITAL <0.5CM | 11420 | $2,260 | $125 | +$2,135 |
| MRI L SPINE WO CONTRAST | 72148 | $3,457 | $192 | +$3,265 |
| SURG 46320 EXC THROMBOSED HEMORRHOID XTRNL | 46320 | $4,191 | $232 | +$3,959 |
About Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Pricing
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in , IA charges about 20x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 55procedures 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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