St. Michael Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Most Expensive
144x
the federal fair-price benchmark
6,017
89 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where St. Michael 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DILATE URETHRA STRICTURE | 53605 | $15,128 | $56 | +$15,072 |
| INSERTION OF CANNULA | 36800 | $24,224 | $108 | +$24,116 |
| PROCTOSIGMOIDOSCOPY W/STENT | 45327 | $24,732 | $110 | +$24,622 |
| INSERTION OF CANNULA | 36815 | $24,224 | $123 | +$24,100 |
| CANNULA DECLOTTING | 36861 | $24,224 | $124 | +$24,100 |
| BIOPSY OF TESTIS | 54500 | $12,331 | $67 | +$12,263 |
| DILATION OF CERVICAL CANAL | 57800 | $13,567 | $74 | +$13,493 |
| DRAINAGE OF PELVIC FLUID | 57020 | $21,845 | $120 | +$21,726 |
| SIGMOIDOSCOPY W/PLCMT STENT | 45347 | $24,732 | $137 | +$24,595 |
| BRONCH THERMOPLSTY 1 LOBE | 31660 | $29,701 | $170 | +$29,531 |
| NASAL/SINUS ENDOSCOPY SURG | 31287 | $29,701 | $170 | +$29,530 |
| BRONCH THERMOPLSTY 2/> LOBES | 31661 | $29,701 | $179 | +$29,522 |
About St. Michael Medical Center Pricing
St. Michael Medical Center in , WA charges 144x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 89procedures 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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