SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
98x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,695
129 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where SOUTHSIDE 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 US Guidance for Needle Place | 76942 | $65,900 | $64 | +$65,836 |
| HC Peripheral Block - Femoral Single or Saphenous W/Img Gdn | 64447 | $68,100 | $134 | +$67,966 |
| Surgical Arthroscopy Sho W/Coracoacrm Ligm Rls|LEFT SIDE | 29826 | $65,900 | $148 | +$65,752 |
| HC Replace Icd Sgl Lead System | 33262 | $84,800 | $329 | +$84,471 |
| HC Replace Icd Mult Lead System | 33264 | $84,800 | $355 | +$84,445 |
| Implant Neurostim/Receiver | 64590 | $98,200 | $428 | +$97,772 |
| HC Replace Ppm Sgl Lead System | 33227 | $65,900 | $302 | +$65,598 |
| HC Ins/Repl of Ppm Gen/Dual | 33213 | $65,900 | $304 | +$65,596 |
| HC Replace Ppm Dual Lead System | 33228 | $65,900 | $315 | +$65,585 |
| Laps Surg Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Bx 1/Mlt|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 38570 | $100,000 | $481 | +$99,519 |
| HC Tcat Insj/Rpl Perm Ldls Pm | 33274 | $81,150 | $420 | +$80,730 |
About SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Pricing
SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER in Petersburg, VA charges 98x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 129procedures 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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