Seton Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Average Cost
44x
the federal fair-price benchmark
431
96 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Seton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC-Puraply AM 6x9 cm (54) per cm | Q4196 | $25,650 | $127 | +$25,523 |
| NUSHIELD 6x6 cm (36) | Q4160 | $12,450 | $127 | +$12,323 |
| AFFINITY 2.5x2.5 cm (7) | Q4159 | $10,500 | $127 | +$10,373 |
| HC-STRAVIX 3X6CM (18) | Q4133 | $9,356 | $127 | +$9,229 |
| GRAFT AMNIOFIX 4X6CM | Q4183 | $7,200 | $127 | +$7,073 |
About Seton Medical Center Pricing
Seton Medical Center in , CA charges 44x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 96procedures 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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