Spencer Municipal Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
50x
the federal fair-price benchmark
147
21 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Spencer Municipal Hospitalcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graft Tiss Aldrm 320SqCM Perf | Q4116 | $41,867 | $127 | +$41,739 |
| Drsg Wnd Clgn Purapl AM 54SqCm | Q4196 | $16,929 | $127 | +$16,802 |
| Graft Skn Allwrp Ds 16 SqCM Wt | Q4150 | $8,286 | $127 | +$8,159 |
| Algrf 16SqCM Xcellerate Lyoph | Q4234 | $7,125 | $127 | +$6,998 |
| Graft Restrata 18.75SqCm Mtrx | A2007 | $6,413 | $127 | +$6,285 |
| Graft Skn Nushield 12 Sq CM | Q4160 | $3,990 | $127 | +$3,863 |
| Graft Skn Affinity 2.25 Sq CM | Q4159 | $3,848 | $127 | +$3,720 |
| Graft Sk Apligraf Lg Ft 44SqCM | Q4101 | $3,833 | $127 | +$3,706 |
| Algrft Acell Derm 3.0MM 28SqCM | Q4125 | $3,787 | $127 | +$3,659 |
| Graft Sft Tis Epifix 2.5 Sq CM | Q4186 | $2,536 | $127 | +$2,409 |
| Diabetes DSMT RN Ind Ea30 | G0108 | $211 | $56 | +$155 |
About Spencer Municipal Hospital Pricing
Spencer Municipal Hospital in , IA charges 50x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 21procedures 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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