St. Bernardine Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
194x
the federal fair-price benchmark
7,334
45 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where St. Bernardine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENT SUBSEQ DAY NITRIC | 94003 | $21,463 | $59 | +$21,404 |
| VENT INITIAL DAY NITRIC | 94002 | $21,463 | $86 | +$21,377 |
| COMPOSITE BYP GRFT PROSVEIN | 35681 | $18,544 | $72 | +$18,472 |
| INS DEVICE FOR RT GUIDE OPEN | 49412 | $16,997 | $74 | +$16,923 |
| TRANSPLJ HEMATOPOIETIC BOOST | 38243 | $22,141 | $102 | +$22,039 |
| IMPLT BRAIN CHEMOTX ADD-ON | 61517 | $16,997 | $79 | +$16,918 |
| CORONARY LITHOTRIPSY | 92972 | $21,366 | $122 | +$21,244 |
| LIGATE OVIDUCT(S) ADD-ON | 58611 | $12,827 | $65 | +$12,762 |
| DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US | 20610 | $12,827 | $69 | +$12,758 |
| ESOPH LENGTHENING | 43338 | $19,254 | $104 | +$19,150 |
| THROMBECTOMY CORON MECHAN | 92973 | $12,223 | $82 | +$12,141 |
| DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/O US | 20605 | $9,968 | $57 | +$9,911 |
About St. Bernardine Medical Center Pricing
St. Bernardine Medical Center in , CA charges 194x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 45procedures 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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