UM Charles Regional Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Best Value
6x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,272
133 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UM Charles Regional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC IP HEMODIALYSIS ONE EVALUATION | 90935 | $1,978 | $61 | +$1,917 |
| HC OXYGEN UPTAKE WITH CO2 OUTPUT | 94681 | $1,364 | $50 | +$1,313 |
| HC BLADDER INSTILLATION OF ANTICARCINOGENIC AGENT | 51720 | $2,335 | $92 | +$2,243 |
| HC DELIVERY OUTSIDE DEPARTMENT | 59414 | $1,778 | $82 | +$1,696 |
| HC BRONCHOSPASM PROVOCATION EVALUATION | 94070 | $1,273 | $70 | +$1,203 |
| HC NEONAT MECH VENT SUBSEQUENT DAY | 94003 | $1,014 | $59 | +$955 |
| HC US XTREMITY NON-VASCULAR COMPLETE | 76881 | $881 | $54 | +$827 |
| HC APPLY MULTLAY COMPRS LOWER LEG | 29581 | $1,362 | $84 | +$1,278 |
| HC EXTERNAL CEPHALIC VERSION | 59412 | $1,482 | $94 | +$1,387 |
| HC FETAL DEMISE/GENETIC TERM 2/3 TRI W EPI | 59812 | $5,333 | $359 | +$4,974 |
| HC CHEMICAL CAUTERY TISSUE | 17250 | $1,167 | $90 | +$1,077 |
| HC REPAIR SCALP/TRUNK/EXTREMITIES 2.6-7.5CM | 12002 | $1,751 | $139 | +$1,612 |
| HC OT EVAL LOW COMPLEXITY 83-97 MIN | 97165 | $1,237 | $101 | +$1,137 |
| HC NEONAT MECH VENT INITIAL DAY | 94002 | $1,014 | $86 | +$928 |
| HC DEBRIDEMENT SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE 1ST 20 SQ CM | 11042 | $1,556 | $133 | +$1,424 |
| HC EXERCISE TEST FOR BRONCHOSPASM WITH SPIROMETRY | 94617 | $1,076 | $93 | +$982 |
| HC SKIN SUB GRAFT TRUNK/ARM/LEG | 15271 | $1,751 | $158 | +$1,593 |
| HC C SECTION EMERGENT W MAJOR SURG | 59514 | $9,037 | $824 | +$8,213 |
| HC SKIN SUB GRAFT FACE/NECK/HANDS/FEET | 15275 | $1,751 | $160 | +$1,591 |
About UM Charles Regional Medical Center Pricing
UM Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, MD charges about 6x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 133procedures 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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