Syracuse Area Health Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
21x
the federal fair-price benchmark
826
65 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Syracuse Area Healthcharges 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 | $15,680 | $148 | +$15,532 |
| Removal of tonsils and adenoid glands, patient younger than age 12 | 42820 | $11,760 | $261 | +$11,499 |
| Ct Abdomen And Pelvis W/o Contrast | 74176 | $4,821 | $183 | +$4,638 |
| Bill Only Immunohisto Ab Stain, Add'tl | 88341 | $2,375 | $94 | +$2,281 |
| CT scan | 70450 | $2,578 | $107 | +$2,471 |
| Mri Spine Thoracic W/o Contrast | 72146 | $4,273 | $190 | +$4,083 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach or small bowel using an endoscope | 43235 | $7,174 | $323 | +$6,851 |
| Ct Spine Thoracic W/o Contrast | 72128 | $2,859 | $130 | +$2,729 |
| Removal of one knee cartilage using an endoscope | 29881 | $11,270 | $516 | +$10,754 |
| Mri Brain W/o Contrast | 70551 | $4,174 | $195 | +$3,979 |
| Ct Spine Cervical W/o Contrast | 72125 | $2,775 | $131 | +$2,644 |
| Ct Pelvis W/o Contrast | 72192 | $2,802 | $133 | +$2,669 |
| Ct Spine Lumbar W/o Contrast | 72131 | $2,695 | $130 | +$2,565 |
| Mri Abdomen W/o Contrast | 74181 | $4,002 | $194 | +$3,808 |
| Mri Spine Cervical W/o Contrast | 72141 | $3,899 | $191 | +$3,708 |
| Ct Abdomen W/o Contrast | 74150 | $2,756 | $136 | +$2,620 |
| MRI scan of lower spinal canal | 72148 | $3,874 | $192 | +$3,682 |
| Ct Chest High Resolution | 71250 | $2,671 | $133 | +$2,538 |
About Syracuse Area Health Pricing
Syracuse Area Health in , NE charges about 21x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 65procedures 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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