Southwest Health System Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
26x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,952
51 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Southwest Health Systemcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving of shoulder bone using endoscope | 29826 | $21,469 | $148 | +$21,321 |
| 59412 Ext Cephalic Version Fill | 59412 | $7,112 | $94 | +$7,018 |
| 11000-extensive Eczematous/infected Skin Less Than 10% | 11000 | $3,840 | $59 | +$3,781 |
| Nm Sentinel Node Inj Only | 38792 | $3,133 | $82 | +$3,051 |
| Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope | 29881 | $19,012 | $516 | +$18,496 |
| Xr Venography Le Lt | 75820 | $3,427 | $107 | +$3,320 |
| 94070 Pulmonary Function B Charge | 94070 | $2,190 | $70 | +$2,120 |
| Ventilator Initial | 94002 | $2,607 | $86 | +$2,521 |
| Xr Internal Auditory Meati Comp Bil | 70134 | $1,820 | $61 | +$1,759 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 47562 | $18,397 | $632 | +$17,765 |
| Repair of groin hernia patient age 5 years or older | 49505 | $14,581 | $508 | +$14,073 |
| 11046 Debridement, Muscle And/or Fascia; Each Additional 20 Sqcm | 11046 | $1,886 | $76 | +$1,810 |
| Insert Picc | 36569 | $2,120 | $86 | +$2,034 |
| 27268 Closed Treatment Of Femoral Fracture, Proximal End, Head; With Manipulation | 27268 | $12,299 | $516 | +$11,783 |
| Xr Spine Thoracic Myelography | 72255 | $2,425 | $104 | +$2,321 |
| 19100 Biopsy Of Breast; Percutaneous, Needle Core, Not Using Imaging Guidance Technical Charge | 19100 | $3,611 | $163 | +$3,448 |
About Southwest Health System Pricing
Southwest Health System in , CO charges about 26x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 51procedures 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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