Stanford Health Care Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
D
Above Average Cost
74x
the federal fair-price benchmark
992
86 comparable to federal rates
Check a specific procedure price
Use our price checker to look up any of 7,700+ procedures and see what Medicare considers a fair price.
Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Stanford Health Carecharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Njx C/P/a Cavernosa W/Pharmacologic Agt|MULTIPLE PROCEDURES | 54235 | $1,196 | $95 | +$1,101 |
| Dx Bone Marrow Bx & Aspir|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 38222 | $1,098 | $177 | +$921 |
| Punch Bx Skin Single Lesion|MULTIPLE PROCEDURES | 11104 | $12,713 | $121 | +$12,592 |
| Drain/Inj Joint/Bursa W/O US|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 20605 | $310 | $57 | +$252 |
| Laryngoscopy Flexible Diagnostic|MULTIPLE PROCEDURES | 31575 | $1,203 | $127 | +$1,076 |
| Drain/ Inj Joint/Bursa W/O US|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 20610 | $392 | $69 | +$323 |
| Nsl/Sinus Ndsc Surg W/Ctrl Nsl Hemrrg|BILATERAL PROCEDURE | 31238 | $1,702 | $260 | +$1,442 |
| Scope Bladder, Simple Removal Stone, Stent | 52310 | $1,196 | $299 | +$897 |
About Stanford Health Care Pricing
Stanford Health Care in , CA charges 74x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 86procedures 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.
Compare with other hospitals
See how Stanford Health Care stacks up against other hospitals in the area.
View All Rankings