Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Average Cost
31x
the federal fair-price benchmark
8,116
109 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Sanford Thief River Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCAT IMPL WRLS P-ART PRS SNR | 33289 | $29,077 | $284 | +$28,793 |
| INS/RPLC SPI NPG/RCVR POCKET | 63685 | $31,066 | $319 | +$30,747 |
| INSJ PHRNC NRV STIM SYS | 33276 | $47,251 | $505 | +$46,745 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/MULT LEADS | 33231 | $32,913 | $355 | +$32,558 |
| RMVL & RPLCMT DFB GEN MLT LD | 33264 | $32,913 | $355 | +$32,558 |
| RMV&RPLCMT PHRNC NRV STIM PG | 33287 | $31,066 | $341 | +$30,725 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/SINGL LEAD | 33240 | $23,582 | $320 | +$23,261 |
| RMVL& REPLC PULSE GEN 1 LEAD | 33262 | $23,582 | $329 | +$23,252 |
| INSRT PULSE GEN W/DUAL LEADS | 33230 | $23,582 | $333 | +$23,249 |
| OPN IMPLTJ NEA NEUROMUSCULAR | 64580 | $21,885 | $315 | +$21,570 |
| RMVL & RPLCMT DFB GEN 2 LEAD | 33263 | $23,582 | $342 | +$23,239 |
| INS/REP SUBQ DEFIBRILLATOR | 33270 | $32,913 | $493 | +$32,420 |
| INSERT PULSE GEN MULT LEADS | 33221 | $19,494 | $319 | +$19,175 |
| REMV&REPLC PM GEN MULT LEADS | 33229 | $19,494 | $330 | +$19,164 |
| INSERT SPINE INFUSION DEVICE | 62360 | $17,842 | $311 | +$17,531 |
| INS/RPL PRPH SAC/GSTR NPG/R | 64590 | $21,885 | $428 | +$21,457 |
| IMPLANT SPINE INFUSION PUMP | 62362 | $17,842 | $372 | +$17,470 |
| OPN IMPLTJ CRNL NRV NEA&PG | 64568 | $31,066 | $660 | +$30,406 |
| TCAT INSJ/RPL PERM LDLS PM | 33274 | $19,494 | $420 | +$19,074 |
About Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Pricing
Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN charges 31x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 109procedures 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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